Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

caption

[kap-shuhn] / ˈkæp ʃən /
NOUN
heading; short description
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“I met you 4 years ago today, and wow I could never have dreamt this life up,” Cuoco wrote in the caption of her Instagram post.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The emoji-filled caption accompanies a slideshow of photos featuring Cuoco, Pelphrey and their 3-year-old Matilda posing with a cake that is pink on the inside and covered in rainbow sprinkles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But Vanilla Ice, whose real name is Robert Matthew Van Winkle, said: "This is not a political platform. This is celebrating America's birthday," in a caption to a video post on his Instagram account.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

A typo in a caption in our last issue incorrectly spelled his name as George de La Tour.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The picture appeared in a Kansas paper above a caption entitled: “The Last Laugh?”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




Vocabulary lists containing caption


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "caption" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com