Word
camcorder
US/ˈkæmˌkɔɹdɝ/
UK/kˈæmkɔːdɐ/
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.
Examples
“He used a camcorder to film the wedding.”
“Before smartphones became common, families often used a camcorder to capture birthdays and holiday celebrations.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
A blend of the words 'camera' and 'recorder'.
Etymology
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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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