webcam

noun

web·​cam ˈweb-ˌkam How to pronounce webcam (audio)
often capitalized
: a camera used in transmitting live images over the World Wide Web

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There’s also a webcam at Yellowstone’s West Entrance, Glacier National Park’s West Entrance, and the entrance to Arches National Park. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025 The Logitech Brio webcam, now 32% off, delivers razor-sharp HDR visuals, pro-grade dual mics, and even facial recognition for effortless logins. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 23 June 2025 Watch the excitement on these live webcams from inside and outside the bar. David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025 The Switch 2 supports a variety of webcams though users may need a USB-C adapter. Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for webcam

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First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of webcam was in 1994

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“Webcam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/webcam. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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webcam

noun
web·​cam ˈweb-ˌkam How to pronounce webcam (audio)
often capitalized
: a camera used in transmitting live images over the World Wide Web

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