dashcam

American

[dash-kam] / ˈdæʃˌkæm /

Or dash cam

noun

a video camera attached to the windshield or dashboard of a vehicle, used to record the view outside, or, with a double lens, both outside and inside the vehicle.

Etymology

Origin of dashcam

dash(board) ( def. ) + cam ² ( def. )

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dashcam

"My software company's created an app, which essentially is a litter dashcam," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

It appealed for information, adding specialist officers from the serious collision investigation unit were asking anyone who had dashcam footage from around the time of the crash to get in touch.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Detectives have appealed for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any dashcam footage has been urged to contact police.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

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