home video
Americannoun
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a videotape recorded by camcorder generally for noncommercial use, especially for viewing at home.
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the business of renting or selling prerecorded videocassettes for viewing especially at home.
Example Sentences
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Top movie theater lobbyist Michael O’Leary called for Hollywood studios to hold back movies longer from home video and streaming, arguing that it would make the movie business more sustainable.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025
Appearing as part of the new BBC iPlayer documentary, Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell, the short clip shows Uncle Bryn and Jason in a home video.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025
I was going to talk about how we see lots of home video footage in the docuseries.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2024
This is a person who credits his entire career to home video, where most people saw “Swingers.”
From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024
But as with the old “Titanic” home video, these restorations have proved controversial, with many viewers objecting strenuously to their pristine new look.
From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2024
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