sonogram

noun

sono·​gram ˈsä-nə-ˌgram How to pronounce sonogram (audio)
: an image produced by ultrasound

Examples of sonogram in a Sentence

The sonogram showed that the fetus was developing normally.
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The post begins with a snap of the smiling expectant parents holding the model’s still-tiny bump, and includes a clip from their ultrasound, as well as a sonogram itself, memes and moments from their relationship. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025 Hewitt, 29, shared a sweet carousel of photos of the couple, which also included a brief clip of the couple looking at their baby's sonogram. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 May 2025 The couple appeared with daughter Zaia Sky in a montage of holiday clips, which ended with the trio revealing sonogram pictures of their second baby. Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 June 2025 In the video, Tiffany ran up to her husband, holding a series of sonogram images. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sonogram

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sonogram was in 1950

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“Sonogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sonogram. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

sonogram

noun
sono·​gram ˈsän-ə-ˌgram How to pronounce sonogram (audio)
: an image produced by ultrasound

called also echogram, ultrasonogram

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