video camera

noun

: a camera that records video and usually audio
especially : camcorder

Examples of video camera in a Sentence

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For connecting to video cameras, laptops and digital recorders, there is also a 3.5mm analog output. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Since then, all sorts of improvements have been added, including high-resolution video cameras, sensor arrays, articulated manipulators, and haptic feedback. David Szondy, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025 The actor remembered goofing around on set between takes, with Kilmer using a personal video camera to make a personal record. Caroline Frost, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025 Creator 3-in-1 Retro Camera Toy Builders ages 8 and up will love the play and display options of this three-in-one Lego set, as it can be built into either a retro camera, television, or video camera. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for video camera

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of video camera was in 1939

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“Video camera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/video%20camera. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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video camera

noun
: a camera that records video and usually audio
especially : camcorder

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