cameraman

noun

cam·​era·​man ˈkam-rə-ˌman 

-mən, 

ˈka-mə-rə-

: a person who operates a camera (as for a video production)

Examples of cameraman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shot by a handful of cameramen, with Daniel Valdés Serrano receiving top credit, Heil Jupiter! — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

Since production has never been transparent about exactly what went down during her surgery, Kari has only her blurry memory combined with the accounts of cameramen who were in the operating room documenting it — until they were removed. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

One nearly hit a poor cameraman positioned in the back of the end zone. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

My writers, my digital team, cameraman, director, lighting, technical direction. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above