video camera

noun

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

Examples of video camera in a Sentence

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Hegseth is still allowing video cameras at his briefings. David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026 There's no question that the iPhone 17e is a fine camera and video camera for those with basic needs. Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026 However, experts also told NBC News that there would likely not be any surveillance or video cameras if a Wi-Fi jammer had been used. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026 The drone’s video camera can focus on the mortar joints as well as the brick or stone. Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026 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 13 Mar. 2026.

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video camera

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

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