Camcorder: meaning, definitions and examples

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camcorder

 

[ ˈkæmˌkɔrdər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

video recording device

A camcorder is a portable electronic device used for recording video and audio. It typically has a built-in microphone and a digital camera to capture high-quality footage. Camcorders are commonly used by videographers, filmmakers, and amateurs to create videos for various purposes.

Synonyms

handycam, video camera, videocamera

Examples of usage

  • She used her camcorder to film the school play.
  • The camcorder has a zoom feature for capturing distant objects.
  • They rented a professional camcorder for the wedding.

Translations

Translations of the word "camcorder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 filmadora

🇮🇳 कैमकॉर्डर

🇩🇪 Videokamera

🇮🇩 Kamera video

🇺🇦 відеокамера

🇵🇱 kamera wideo

🇯🇵 ビデオカメラ

🇫🇷 caméscope

🇪🇸 videocámara

🇹🇷 video kamera

🇰🇷 캠코더

🇸🇦 كاميرا فيديو

🇨🇿 videokamera

🇸🇰 videokamera

🇨🇳 摄像机

🇸🇮 videokamera

🇮🇸 myndavél

🇰🇿 бейнекамера

🇬🇪 ვიდეოკამერა

🇦🇿 videokamera

🇲🇽 videocámara

Etymology

The word 'camcorder' is a portmanteau of 'camera' and 'recorder'. It was first introduced in the late 20th century with the rise of consumer video recording technology. Camcorders revolutionized the way people captured and shared videos, making it more accessible to the general public. Over the years, camcorders have evolved with advancements in digital technology, leading to the development of high-definition and 4K video recording capabilities.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,940 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.