Meaning
Xerox means to make a photocopy of a document or image. As a noun, it can refer to a photocopy, although Xerox is originally a trademarked brand name that has also become widely used informally as a verb and common noun.
Pronunciation
/ˈzɪə.rɒks/
Word Forms
- Verb: xerox
- Past tense: xeroxed
- Past participle: xeroxed
- Present participle: xeroxing
- Noun: xerox
- Noun: xerography
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- xerox a document — to make a photocopy of a document.
- xerox a page — to make a photocopy of a page.
- xerox a form — to reproduce a form using a photocopier.
- xerox a photograph — to make a photocopy of a photograph.
- a Xerox copy — a photocopy, especially in informal usage.
- xerox machine — a photocopier, especially in informal usage.
Example Sentences
- Could you xerox these documents before the meeting?
- She made several Xerox copies of the contract.
- I need to xerox this page for my students.
- He kept a Xerox of the original letter in his files.
- The secretary was asked to xerox the entire report.
Literary Example
No literary example has been added yet.
Story Workshop
This word has not yet appeared in a Story Workshop story. When it does, this section will link directly to the story and highlight the paragraph where the word appears, allowing you to see it used naturally in context.
Coming Soon...
Related Words
Continue exploring words that begin with the letter X.
Navigate the Archive
Part of the Vocabulary Archive by Zara K. Reed. Each entry combines dictionary definitions, real-world usage, literary examples, and contextual learning through stories.