instant camera
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of instant camera
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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The instrument used to record these moments is a kamra-e-faoree, or instant camera.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
Advice from Wirecutter: Pick the best instant camera.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2023
As long as you don’t mind the so-so image quality, it’s a great instant camera for snapping picks at parties and other social occasions.
From The Verge ● Aug. 23, 2022
Kodak’s Mini 3 Retro is particularly enjoyable, given the instant camera pairs with a companion app you can use to conceal blemishes and add frames, stickers, filters, and more.
From The Verge ● Aug. 23, 2022
Ed had brought his dad’s instant camera to take the picture, and Joey had scanned it in.
From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements
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