cam model

or cam·mod·el

[ kam mod-l ]

noun

1. a performer, usually a woman, who does pornographic modeling or streams sexually explicit material live on the internet via webcam in exchange for money, as in a chat room or by appointment with private customers. cam girl.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cam model¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

Mary Moody, a cam model and board member of the advocacy group Adult Industry Laborers & Artists, called the move “a workers rights and human rights disaster.” “the privileged few are able to move and adapt” “When you rip a huge market share out of the adult industry — such as PornHub or OnlyFans — suddenly they have no way to interact with fans, no way to sell or market their content,” she says.

From The Verge

Ms. French, who used to be a cam model herself, created ManyVids to allow for various revenue streams for models.

From New York Times

Remi Ferdinand, 30, who works as a stripper and a cam model, said it’s one of her favorite platforms for that very reason.

From New York Times

As many joke that taking the plunge to be a cam model is their best option right now, models like Valentine hope that, at the very least, more conversations will spur a more nuanced understanding and respect of the work.

From New York Times

Allie Awesome, a cam model, works around 60 hours a week, she said.

From New York Times