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camcorder

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkæmˌkɔɹdɝ// UK //kˈæmkɔːdɐ// Hardware
Definition

n. a portable device used for recording both video and sound. It combines a video camera and a recorder into one unit.

n. a portable electronic device for recording live-motion video and audio onto internal storage or removable media.


SIMPLE

He used a camcorder to film the wedding.

CONTEXTUAL

Before smartphones became common, families often used a camcorder to capture birthdays and holiday celebrations.

COMPLEX

While professional filmmakers have moved toward digital cinema cameras, the vintage camcorder has seen a resurgence among artists seeking a specific low-fidelity aesthetic for their projects.

Origin

A portmanteau formed from the words camera and recorder. The term was coined to describe the integration of these previously separate components into a single handheld device.

Usage

A blend of the words 'camera' and 'recorder'.

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