Pronunciation: /poʊz/
noun a position or attitude assumed in posing for a photograph or painting
A1 She struck a pose for the camera.
A2 The model's pose was elegant and graceful.
B1 The yoga instructor demonstrated various poses to the class.
B2 The artist asked the model to hold a difficult pose for the painting.
C1 The politician's pose on the issue seemed insincere.
C2 The actor's pose on the red carpet exuded confidence and charm.
verb to assume a particular position, especially a pretended one
A1 She poses for a photo with her friends.
A2 The model posed in front of the camera for the photo shoot.
B1 The suspect posed as a delivery person to gain access to the building.
B2 The artist posed the mannequin in a dramatic fashion for the exhibit.
C1 The politician carefully posed for the press to convey a strong image.
C2 The actor posed effortlessly on the red carpet, exuding confidence.
formal The model struck a graceful pose for the photographer.
informal Hey, let's pose for a group photo!
slang Stop posing and just be yourself.
figurative The new policy poses a challenge for small businesses.
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