Camcorder

usgb/ˈkæmkɔːrdər/
noun

A portable device that records video and audio, often onto a cassette or other digital storage.

She used a camcorder to record her son's birthday party.
Visual representation of "camcorder" - A portable device that records video and audio, often onto a cassette or other digital storage.

Often appears as...

  • digital camcorder
  • portable camcorder
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Portable Use

Emphasizes that camcorders are made for carrying around to capture personal events.

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He brought his camcorder on the trip to film the scenery.
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Storage Medium

Understand that modern camcorders generally use digital storage, unlike older models.

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Her new camcorder saves videos on an SD card.
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Consumer Grade

Indicates camcorders are often for personal, not professional, video recording.

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They bought an inexpensive camcorder for home movies.
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