often capitalized
: a camera used in transmitting live images over the World Wide Web
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Salman Shahid, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The webcam has also been upgraded to 5 megapixels and includes an IR sensor for presence detection.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Beyond a great webcam, here are a few other tips to get the perfect look on-screen.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The scammers sometimes claim to have access to one's cellphone or webcams.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Webcam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/webcam. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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webcam
noun
web·cam
ˈweb-ˌkam 
often capitalized
: a camera used in transmitting live images over the World Wide Web
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