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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After going around to the other side of the barn, Freemyer said that her cameraman had noticed that Toenail was lying down unexpectedly. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026 The cameraman appears to be another motorist making his or her way over to get around the obstruction. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026 When shooting scenes on the Walk of Fame, Deutch says, the cameramen were hidden so that the production could move freely through the throngs of tourists. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026 In addition to cameramen, Liberato invited several friends to follow him in his chase caravan. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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