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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In addition to cameramen, Liberato invited several friends to follow him in his chase caravan. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 Jan. 2026 Shaat, a cameraman, had contributed regularly both to AFP and CBS News, the latter outlet said. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026 There were four cameramen and two sound people. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026 Abed Shaat worked as a freelance cameraman for CBS News and other outlets in Gaza. CBS News, 21 Jan. 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 25 Jan. 2026.

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