Synonyms

point-and-shoot

American

[point-n-shoot] / ˈpɔɪnt nˈʃut /

adjective

of or denoting a camera that does not require manual adjustment of shutter speed, focus, aperture, etc.

noun

a camera with such automatic features.

point-and-shoot British

adjective

of or relating to a camera in which the lens aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted

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Etymology

Origin of point-and-shoot

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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"And if it’s genuinely easy to spot, you might, might be able to pick up your mobile phone, rest on something, and just point and shoot," he said.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024

The project had an unexpected benefit: I have a comically thorough record of that year, the best since the ’90s, back when my mom chased me around with a point and shoot.

From Slate • Jan. 1, 2020

I started shooting at 4PM when the light was turning a soft blue, a challenging situation for a point and shoot.

From The Verge • Jan. 14, 2016

You pull out your iPhone, point and shoot and it results in some truly spectacular shots.

From Forbes • Sep. 19, 2014

For one thing, you didn’t just point and shoot!

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

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