noun
dashcam
DASH-kam
Dashcam (noun) means a video camera fitted to a vehicle's dashboard or windscreen to record what happens on the road. Example: “Her dashcam caught the other driver running the red light.”
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A video camera fitted to a vehicle's dashboard or windscreen to record what happens on the road.
"Her dashcam caught the other driver running the red light."
"He reviewed the dashcam footage before calling his insurer."
"Many delivery vans now carry a dashcam as standard."
How to use dashcam
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small camera that films the road from inside your car.
When to use it
It is an everyday, informal term used across motoring and insurance contexts alike.
Memory tip
You'll see it written as dashcam, dash-cam or dash cam; all three forms are in use.
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Common pairings
dashcam footage
install a dashcam
front and rear dashcam
dashcam evidence
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Her _____ caught the other driver running the red light.
Etymology
The word is a blend of dashboard and camera.
Synonyms
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car DVR
driving recorder
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.
What is the meaning of dashcam?
"dashcam" (noun) means a video camera fitted to a vehicle's dashboard or windscreen to record what happens on the road.
