camcorder

American

[kam-kawr-der] / ˈkæmˌkɔr dər /

noun

a lightweight handheld video camera.

camcorder British

/ ˈkæmˌkɔːdə /

noun

a video camera and recorder combined in a portable unit

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Etymology

Origin of camcorder

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

Example Sentences

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My father taped us on his camcorder during our vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

It featured a young couple terrorized by a demon in their new home, and was seemingly cut together out of footage the husband filmed on a camcorder in the house.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

It featured Bryn clearing out his home when he stumbles upon a camcorder tape labelled "The Fishing Trip".

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

With the help of a camcorder, innie and outie Mark converse for the first time, which is when each discovers that, although they share the same body, they want different things.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025

Dad balanced Penny in one arm and the camcorder in another.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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