plural videos
1
: a recording of an image or of moving images
They often post videos of the kids online.
: such as
a
: a recorded show or presentation
a training/workout/promotional video
You won't just have access to generic movies, TV shows, and other videos. You'll see content from major brands …—
Sarah Chaney
Sarah Chaney
b
: a recorded performance of a song often featuring an interpretation of the lyrics through visual images
The opening images of the music video … create a scary, dystopian feeling …—Nicole McKenna
Nicole McKenna2
: television
also
: the visual portion of television
3
: videotape
She goes over to the television and pops a video into the VCR.—Cathy Horyn
Cathy Horyn1
: being, relating to, or used in the transmission or reception of the television image
a video channel
compare audio
2
: being, relating to, or involving images on a television screen or computer display
a video terminal
Examples of video in a Sentence
Noun
We're going to rent a couple of videos to watch this weekend.
She was talking about a popular video she saw on the Internet.
The video of their wedding was made by a professional company.
The movie is available on video and DVD.
a TV channel that plays videos all day
Her latest music video was first released on the Internet.
Adjective
The video portion of the broadcast was fine but the sound was poor.
The large video file took a while to upload on my computer.
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At one point, the sound from the videos was audible in the courtroom.
—Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
One area of difference was video assistant referees (VAR); Infantino was a devotee, his boss a committed sceptic.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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Noun
The TikTok video captured Sofia’s reaction perfectly with tears streaming, smiles breaking through and the undeniable power of a community’s love.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 18 June 2025
At one point, the sound from the videos was audible in the courtroom.
—Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Adjective
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Many of those with whom CNN spoke did not want to be quoted, even anonymously, but none expressed any support for Netanyahu’s calls for a revolt.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
One area of difference was video assistant referees (VAR); Infantino was a devotee, his boss a committed sceptic.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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“Video.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/video. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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video
2 of 2 adjective1
: relating to or used in the sending or receiving of television images
a video channel
compare audio entry 1 sense 2b
2
: being, relating to, or involving images on a television screen or computer display
a video terminal
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