camcorder

noun

cam·​cord·​er ˈkam-ˌkȯr-dər 

: a small portable combined camera and video recording device

Examples of camcorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

DiMarco and Guggenheim draw extensively from amateur camcorder footage and archive news material from the period, but place those images in dialogue with four of the protest leaders who recall their involvement in these events today. —Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 May 2025

Most personal electronic devices are allowed in carry-on baggage, including but not limited to cellphones, smartphones, data loggers, PDAs, electronic games, tablets, laptop computers, cameras, camcorders, watches and calculators. —Moná Thomas, People.com, 1 May 2025

Why is she mesmerized by grainy camcorder footage of what appears to be a bloody satanic ritual? —Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 29 May 2025

Many are familiar with the archival footage: grainy camcorder clips capturing towering, sculptural styles shaped like helicopters or hats, turning hair into high art. —Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

camera + recorder

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for camcorder

• disorder
• recorder
• reorder
• suborder
• transborder
• boarder
• border
• corder
• order
• warder

Kids Definition

camcorder

noun

cam·​cord·​er ˈkam-ˌkȯrd-ər 

: a small portable combined camera and VCR