video camera

noun

: a camera that records video and usually audio
especially : camcorder

Examples of video camera in a Sentence

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Each state runs its own elections, but many drop boxes have fire suppression systems, and many boxes are monitored with surveillance cameras; some states require monitoring by staff or a video camera. Jill Terreri Ramos, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Nov. 2024 Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Department became the first large law enforcement agency to have video cameras installed in patrol units. Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024 Krawczyk said officials would consider releasing video camera footage from the incident, which will be examined as part of the investigation. Emma Tucker, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024 The two lovers each brought a video camera to record their trip—and their relationship—from their own perspectives. Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for video camera 

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of video camera was in 1939

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“Video camera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/video%20camera. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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video camera

noun
: a camera that records video and usually audio
especially : camcorder

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