polaroid

• Запатентованное существительное, обозначающее тип пластиковой плёнки, поляризующей луч света, обычно используемой в солнцезащитных очках для уменьшения бликов.

A trademarked noun referring to a type of plastic film that polarizes a beam of light, commonly used in sunglasses to reduce glare.

proper noun

1. Polarizing filmB2formal

   A plastic film that polarizes a beam of light, commonly used in sunglasses to reduce glare.

   Поляризационная плёнка

   • The sunglasses use a Polaroid film to cut down on reflected light.
   • Polaroid filters are often used in photography to enhance colors.
   • The car's windshield has a built-in Polaroid layer to reduce glare.

2. Instant cameraA2informal

   A brand of camera that produces a finished print shortly after taking the picture.

   Мгновенная камера

   • She took a picture with her Polaroid at the party.
   • The Polaroid camera is popular for its instant prints.
   • He collected vintage Polaroid cameras.

3. Instant photographA2informal

   A photograph taken with a Polaroid camera.

   Мгновенное фото

   • They pinned the Polaroid to the fridge.
   • The album is full of old Polaroids from the 90s.
   • She gave me a Polaroid of us at the beach.