dashcam
2 synonyms for dashcam, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A video camera fitted to a vehicle's dashboard or windscreen to record what happens on the road.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
car DVR
driving recorder
How to use dashcam
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dashcam footage
install a dashcam
front and rear dashcam
dashcam evidence
It is an everyday, informal term used across motoring and insurance contexts alike.
Etymology
The word is a blend of dashboard and camera.
Full origin of dashcam →Frequently asked questions
What does a dashcam do?
It records video from inside a vehicle, usually facing forward, to capture events such as accidents or near misses on the road.
Why do people fit a dashcam?
The footage can serve as evidence for insurance claims or in criminal cases following a traffic incident.
Can a dashcam record all the time?
Many dashcams run continuously while the engine is on, overwriting older footage once their storage fills up.
