Definition

A pioneering photography company founded by George Eastman in 1888, famous for democratizing consumer photography through affordable cameras and roll film; often used generically to refer to snapshot photography or Kodak-brand products. Kodak's yellow and red branding became synonymous with casual family photography.

Example Usage

We took some Kodak prints to the reunion to share memories with relatives.

Origin

A coined brand name created by George Eastman; he favored the letter 'K' for its hard sound and chose the word to be short and memorable.

Fun Fact

Kodak invented the digital camera in 1975 but shelved it because film was so profitable—a decision that contributed to the company's later decline.

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