vlogger

American  

[vlaw-ger, vlog-er] / ˈvlɔ gər, ˈvlɒg ər /

noun

1. a person who creates and maintains a blog consisting mostly of videos rather than text or images.

   I’d like to replay a video by my favorite vlogger explaining how the Electoral College works.

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Etymology

Origin of vlogger

vlog ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Explanation

If you post video updates on your own website or online journal, you're a vlogger. If you're a good storyteller but don't love writing, you might want to try being a vlogger. Vlogger is a portmanteau of video and blogger, coined around 2002 along with the noun vlog. Anyone who primarily posts video updates to an online journal or weblog can be described as a vlogger. You can get started on your career as a vlogger by filming the cute things your pets do, the hilarious antics of your friends, or your cross-country roadtrip adventures. Post the videos online, and you're officially a vlogger!

Example Sentences

Vlogger and author brothers Hank and John Green teach a variety of topics, including a terrific series on literature: fun, classroom-ready lessons on “Pride and Prejudice,” “The Great Gatsby” and dozens of other titles.

From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2019

Vlogger AlyssaRae posted a similar video saying the event was planned too quickly, despite Mongeau having her heart in the right place.

From The Verge • Jun. 26, 2018

Last year, he appeared on Zach Galifianakis’ comedy web series “Between Two Ferns,” as well as conducting a set of YouTube interviews, including one with John Green’s brother and famous Vlogger Hank Green.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2015

Don't Forget About Audio," "YouTube and the 2012 Election," and "So You Want to be a Vlogger?

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2012

This niche-i-fication is reflected in the sequels to the Next Up program, which focus on categories — Next Chef, Next Comic, Next Vlogger.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2012