video call

American  

[vid-ee-oh kawl] / ˈvɪd iˌoʊ ˌkɔl /

Also video chat or videocall

noun

1. an act or instance of communicating with one or more people using a smartphone, mobile device, webcam, etc., to transmit and receive both audio and video.

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verb (used with or without object)

1. to communicate with (one or more people) by using a smartphone, computer, etc., to transmit and receive audio and video: Employees working remotely are expected to videocall into the department meetings with the collaboration app.

   It would be nice if the grandkids lived closer, but at least we video call each other pretty often.

   Employees working remotely are expected to videocall into the department meetings with the collaboration app.

video call British  

noun

1. a call made via a mobile phone with a camera and a screen, allowing the participants to see each other as they talk

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Etymology

Origin of video call

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

He shared his view on a video call with Charles Poon, a 30-year Ford veteran involved with the project early on, who thought 20% was high.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“I suddenly thought, ‘What must have that have been like to be Mary and to have been publicly humiliated in that way?’” says Hadlow over a video call.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“It’s quite scary to go into that world in the UK,” says Quintrell over a video call about adapting a story based in the Austen universe.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Shortly before the judge approved the revised bankruptcy plan, Jannotta appeared via video call in November to address the court, delivering a statement that her daughter, Susan Ousterman, helped craft.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

“How about we go to Gallup Monday and do a video call with your mom? You can ask her when she’s going to be back in Phoenix.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young