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noun

camcorder

KAM-kor-d

Camcorder (noun) means a portable device that combines a video camera and a recorder to capture moving images and sound. Example: “They filmed the wedding on an old camcorder.”

noun
1
A portable device that combines a video camera and a recorder to capture moving images and sound.
"They filmed the wedding on an old camcorder."
verb
1
To record something using a camcorder.

How to use camcorder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA handheld video camera that records straight onto tape, disc, or memory card.

Word forms

camcordered past tense, camcorders plural, camcorders singular

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Etymology

A blend of "camera" and "recorder," first popularized around 1982.

· First attested 1982

Class of 1982 camcorder joined the language around 1982.
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Frequently asked questions

What does “camcorder” mean?

The word “camcorder” means a portable device that combines a video camera and a recorder to capture moving images and sound. In plain terms, a handheld video camera that records straight onto tape, disc, or memory card.

How do you pronounce “camcorder”?

“Camcorder” is pronounced KAM-kor-d (/ˈkæmˌkoɹ.dɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “camcorder” in a sentence?

Here is “camcorder” used in a sentence: “They filmed the wedding on an old camcorder.”

What part of speech is “camcorder”?

Depending on how it is used, “camcorder” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “camcorder” come from?

The word “camcorder” dates back to around 1982. A blend of "camera" and "recorder," first popularized around 1982.

How many meanings does “camcorder” have?

“Camcorder” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a portable device that combines a video camera and a recorder to capture moving images and sound.

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