cameraman
[kam-er-uh-man, -muh n, kam-ruh-]
- a person who operates a camera, especially a movie or television camera.
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Origin of cameraman
Usage note
See -man.
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Examples from the Web for cameraman
Contemporary Examples
The cameraman was reporting on the factory catching fire when the inevitable happened.
Thankfully, someone was there to capture this “jit going ham,” as the cameraman put it.
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January 4, 2015
The cameraman, Anton, had spent the night in a single cell without any chance to let his station know where he was.
When he had us all ready, he used to turn his back to the shot and let the cameraman tell him when it was done.
[Laughs] Word was out that they were looking for a real cameraman to play a cameraman on the show.
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April 17, 2014
Historical Examples
He just said he had been relieved from his duties as cameraman.
Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
He dropped an affectionate, fat hand on the shoulder of the cameraman.
Linda Lee, IncorporatedLouis Joseph Vance
And she derived a little comfort from the belief that the cameraman was on her side.
Linda Lee, IncorporatedLouis Joseph Vance
"I'm sure he will," Lucinda agreed, smiling at the cameraman.
Linda Lee, IncorporatedLouis Joseph Vance
But the cameraman had nimbly sought sanctuary in the dark-room.
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cameraman
- a person who operates a film or television camera
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usage
Gender-neutral form: camera operator
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