cameraman

noun

cam·​era·​man ˈkam-rə-ˌman How to pronounce cameraman (audio)
-mən
ˈka-mə-rə-
: a person who operates a camera (as for a video production)

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Even during the match, cameramen and directors were obsessed with seeking out celebrities. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Prince Harry had a surprisingly wholesome interaction with cameramen at the Time100 Sports Gala on July 16. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 17 July 2026 And when the guy is maybe 20 meters away, the cameraman packs up the camera and runs away. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026 Roberts was starring in the film as Brad Pitt's love interest, Samantha, while Moder served as the cameraman. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cameraman

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cameraman was in 1883

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“Cameraman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cameraman. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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