monopod

noun

mono·​pod ˈmä-nə-ˌpäd How to pronounce monopod (audio)
: a one-legged support (as for a camera)

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Digital stabilization is available; its default mode works well for handheld recording with camera motion, and there's also a Boost mode that works nearly as well as a monopod for scenes without camera movement. Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026 Professional photography equipment, detachable/interchangeable lenses, audio/video recording devices, tripods, monopods (selfie sticks), tablets, laptops, computers, promotional materials. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026 However, additional accessories such as tripods, monopods, selfie sticks and cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches are prohibited. Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025 Most action cams are designed to be attached to accessories like tripods, monopods, and various grips to capture footage on the go. Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for monopod

Word History

Etymology

mon- + -pod (as in tripod)

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of monopod was in 1962

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“Monopod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monopod. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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