security camera
noun
plural security cameras
: a camera (especially a video camera) that is usually permanently mounted and that is used to monitor activity in an area (such as a parking lot or a building's entranceway)
There's no guardhouse here … just a discreet automatic gate with a discreet speaker box and a small security camera on a post.—
Richard Ford
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Police obtained footage from a home security camera, and the investigation remains ongoing.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Images of the car were captured on several security camera in the area, according to Jeancy’s arrest report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The Free Press filed Freedom of Information Act requests with all 15 public universities in Michigan seeking copies of any requests from federal law enforcement to access security camera footage.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
With a 41% discount, this outdoor security camera is a must-have for serious security enthusiasts.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Images of the car were captured on several security camera in the area, according to Jeancy’s arrest report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The Free Press filed Freedom of Information Act requests with all 15 public universities in Michigan seeking copies of any requests from federal law enforcement to access security camera footage.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
With a 41% discount, this outdoor security camera is a must-have for serious security enthusiasts.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Security camera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/security%20camera. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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