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cap·tion

caption

 
 
pronunciation:
kaep shn
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part of speech: noun
definition: A caption is the set of words that tell something about a picture in a magazine, book, or newspaper. The caption is printed right under the picture. It's usually in small letters.
The caption under the photo tells who each of the people are in the picture.
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  advertise, advertisement, book