security camera

American  

[si-kyoor-i-tee kam-ruh] / sɪˈkjʊər ɪ ti ˈkæm rə /

noun

• security cameras
  plural

1. a video camera that records all movements in and around a building or other space for purposes of deterring and detecting trespassers or criminal action.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• security-camera
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• security cameras
  plural

Example Sentences

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security camera

He also found a way to access a Flock security camera via the internet—and he broadcast its feed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Afterwards, Palestinian security camera video shared with the BBC showed confrontations between Israeli soldiers and border police and a large crowd of settlers.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Unlike a visible security camera, a wireless network normally gives people no obvious indication that its radio signals could potentially be used to recognize who is nearby.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

He also shared security camera footage he claimed showed vandalism.

From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026

“We’ll be famous?” gushed Yasmeen, fluffing up her hair and smiling at the security camera.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein