video camera
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of video camera
1940–45
Example Sentences
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Each species was recorded for 10 minutes using a standard video camera inside a circular plastic arena designed to resemble its natural habitat.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
It isn’t the first time we’ve seen the power that comes when almost everyone has a video camera in his or her pocket—thanks to the success of the iPhone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
It reminded me of my grandmother, who when I pointed a video camera at her for the first time, she didn’t move because she was thinking I was taking a photo of her.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
Patients then put on glasses with a built-in video camera.
From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025
“This is my photographer, Andy Richards,” she says, indicating the man lugging a large black camera bag, a tripod, and a big-lens video camera.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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