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

“Coming in with Season 1, I wish I could say I knew exactly where we were going,” says Scardapane during a recent video call.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The BBC helped organise a video call between his family in Uzbekistan and Dulcie Le Breton, who still lives on Jersey.

From BBC • May 5, 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

“Richard’s writing is really unique and really singular,” Bell says on a video call from England, where he’s currently shooting the “Peaky Blinders” sequel series and is sporting a shorter haircut.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“No one likes being invisible, Ingrid,” she said from the other side of our video call.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows