camcorder

noun

cam·​cord·​er ˈkam-ˌkȯr-dər How to pronounce camcorder (audio)
: a small portable combined camera and video recording device

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But camcorder footage brings a very different feeling, right? Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026 Related Stories The 90-minute movie was assembled from footage that Davis shot DIY-style on Sony Hi8 camcorders in December 1995 and January 1996 as that collection of bands toured Australia on the Lollapalooza-esque Summersault festival. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026 The tidbits of regular life for these artists are just as engaging as the performances, which Davis captured on a Sony camcorder that had amazingly great sound. Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2026 Early camcorder footage has that fuzzy desaturation where every indoor space is tinted with a warm beige. Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for camcorder

Word History

Etymology

camera + recorder

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of camcorder was in 1981

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“Camcorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camcorder. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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camcorder

noun
cam·​cord·​er ˈkam-ˌkȯrd-ər How to pronounce camcorder (audio)
: a small portable combined camera and VCR

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