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Definition of camera
camera
/ˈkæm.ə.ɹə/
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Plural:cameras
camera Lexical Profile
CEFR
A1
Grade
1
Tier
1
Usage
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1
An optical instrument used for capturing still or moving images, typically consisting of a lightproof enclosure with a lens through which light passes to record an image on a photosensitive surface or digital sensor.
Example
"She bought a new digital camera to capture high-quality photos during her vacation in Japan."
2
The recording or transmitting equipment used in television broadcasting or motion picture production.
Example
"The director told the actors to ignore the camera and focus entirely on their dialogue."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'camera' meaning 'vaulted room' or 'chamber'. The modern photographic sense is a shortening of 'camera obscura' (dark chamber), an early optical device used for drawing and projecting images.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Camera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/camera