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)

Examples of cameraman in a Sentence

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At her side is her maladroit cameraman Manu, (a winning turn from Jean-Baptiste Shelmerdine). John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026 Outside the courtroom following the judge's decisions, Julie Valadez spoke with a huddled group of supporters as a cameraman and individual with a boom microphone documented. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026 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 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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