digital camera

American  

noun

Digital Technology.

digital cameras plural

1. a camera that records images in digital form by means of a device that converts the optical image to an electrical signal.

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digital camera British  

noun

1. a camera that produces digital images that can be stored in a computer, displayed on a screen and printed

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• digital cameras
  plural

Etymology

Origin of digital camera

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

After a day of reviewing cookbooks and recipes from competent, contemporary cooks, I find myself scrolling toward something stranger: accounts that operate like a digital card catalog of retro culinary horror and delight.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

Now as a stand-alone game with its own esports circuit, “Gwent” is one of the most popular digital card games alongside “Magic: The Gathering Arena,” “Hearthstone” and “Legends of Runeterra.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2022

The Central Epidemic Command Centre said that from Friday entry into venues including bars and night clubs would require proof of full vaccination, either by showing a physical vaccine card or a new digital card.

From Reuters • Jan. 20, 2022

There’s a digital card game, a rhythm game, an upcoming MMO and fighting game, comic books, even an in-universe board game.

From The Verge • Dec. 3, 2021

“The guides used a digital card to unlock the lab,” Door said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste