candid camera


candid camera

noun

Definition of CANDID CAMERA

: a camera used to record subjects in a natural, spontaneous, or unposed manner; also : something likened to a camera used in such a manner
— candid–camera adjective

First Known Use of CANDID CAMERA

1929

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: candidiasis
Previous Word in the Dictionary: candidature
All Words Near: candid camera

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up candid camera? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More