Meaning of the word thumbnail in English

What does thumbnail mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

thumbnail

US /ˈθʌm.neɪl/
UK /ˈθʌm.neɪl/

Noun

1.

the nail of the thumb

Example:
She bit her thumbnail nervously.
He had a small cut on his thumbnail.
2.

a small image representing a larger image or video, used for quick viewing or navigation

Example:
Click on the thumbnail to see the full-size picture.
The video platform automatically generates thumbnails for uploaded content.