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

"Being content creators has transformed our lives," Sophie says as they sit on a video call with me outside their house in the south east of England.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

"I just wouldn't risk having an important video call," Rebecca says, citing how unstable the connection often is.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Byron Allen, who hosts the show that will replace “The Late Show,” joined via video call, contributing brief remarks that touched on broader shifts in television and late-night programming.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

I was curious if you were doing this video call from the app or your browser.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

She hit the video call button as she headed for the door, and it rang once before the call got rejected.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi