camcorder

[ kam-kawr-der ]

noun

1. a lightweight handheld video camera.

camcorder

/ ˈkæmˌkɔːdə /

noun

1. a video camera and recorder combined in a portable unit

Word History and Origins

Origin of camcorder¹

First recorded in 1980–85; cam(era) ¹ + (re)corder

Example Sentences

The video was an early example of the power of citizen journalism, in which a bystander with a camcorder or cellphone could document a historic event that might otherwise be overlooked.

From Washington Post

So we got these big old camcorders and we just started shooting it and learning how to make a TV show.

From Ozy

Several posted a meme from “The Simpsons” in which a character named Jimbo Jones is shown holding a camcorder with the caption, “Videotaping this crime spree is the best idea we’ve ever had.”

From Washington Post

From the conference where the VCR and the camcorder were unveiled, here are the newest, coolest gadgets to expect in 2013.

From The Daily Beast

A new camcorder also boasts Internet-connectivity features that let you set up live-stream as a home-monitoring system.

From The Daily Beast