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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With two cameramen capturing the melee, Ropp had a mix of his cast, crew and whoever the hell else was around join in the game. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026 At least, that’s all Manning did during the 35-minute practice window opened to the various reporters, cameramen and other interested observers. Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026 Before long, smitten cast members, including Sarah Sherman and a cameraman wearing an I (Heart) Harry shirt who kept focusing on Styles, proved too much for Gosling, who called off a big song and dance number featuring most of the cast in silver space attire. Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026 Plus Karl-Anthony Towns was slow to get to his feet after barreling into a cameraman on a drive to the rim late in regulation. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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