noun Uncommon

tripod

TREYE-pod

Tripod (noun) means a three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or similar equipment. Example: “She mounted the camera on a tripod for the long exposure shot.”

noun

A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or similar equipment.

"She mounted the camera on a tripod for the long exposure shot."

"The surveyor set up his tripod at the edge of the field."

How to use tripod

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA three-legged support stand, most often for a camera.

Common pairings

camera tripod set up a tripod

Word forms

tripoded past tense, tripods plural, tripods singular

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek tripous, "three-footed," via Latin tripus/tripodis — built from tri- ("three") + pod- ("foot").

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for tripod

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tripod” mean?

The word “tripod” means a three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or similar equipment. In plain terms, a three-legged support stand, most often for a camera.

How do you pronounce “tripod”?

“Tripod” is pronounced TREYE-pod (/ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ in IPA).

How do you use “tripod” in a sentence?

Here is “tripod” used in a sentence: “She mounted the camera on a tripod for the long exposure shot.”

What part of speech is “tripod”?

“Tripod” is a noun.

Where does the word “tripod” come from?

The word “tripod” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek tripous, "three-footed," via Latin tripus/tripodis — built from tri- ("three") + pod- ("foot").

Is “tripod” a common word?

“Tripod” is an uncommon word in modern English.