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instant camera

American  

noun

  1. a usually portable camera that produces a finished picture shortly after each exposure.

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

Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 $72 $80 11% off Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 11 is the best instant camera for most people.

From The Verge • Aug. 10, 2022

Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 $70 $80 13% off Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 11 is the best instant camera for most people.

From The Verge • Jul. 22, 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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