mug shot

NOUN

photo of suspect's head

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mug

WEAK

close-up head shot identification photo identification photograph passport photo police photograph

Example Sentences

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When it didn’t, it was devastating for him because the world saw Paul through his scary mug shot.

From Salon • May 23, 2025

The mug shot, taken in 2023, became part of US culture, adorning everything from coffee cups to T-shirts.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

In his mug shot, the photographer George Steinmetz doesn’t seem especially threatening.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2024

Pieces of his mug shot suit!—is a bit of a homegrown monster.

From Slate • Jul. 19, 2024

The manager showed me a mug shot of Oscar.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata