video camera

noun

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

Examples of video camera in a Sentence

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Observers use a variety of geophysical, chemical, and biological sensors, as well as a still and video cameras to watch for signs of magma flow. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025 Two suspects dressed in black were caught on closed-circuit video cameras outside Newtown Synagogue, according to police in the state of New South Wales (NSW), of which Sydney is the capital. Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025 The police department wants to use a network of private video cameras to help solve crimes, but the plan has failed to advance due to pushback from progressives. Nate Rau, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 Thanks to iOS’s dominance, the iPhone 16 has arguably the best video in any smartphone, plus countless third-party apps that further enhance the camera’s hardware capabilities, including Blackmagic’s ridiculously detailed video camera app. Anshel Sag, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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video camera

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

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