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Definition of minicam

minicam

/ˈmɪn.iˌkæm/
min · i · cam
Plural:minicams
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minicam Lexical Profile

minicam Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, lightweight, portable video or television camera, especially one used for on-location news broadcasting or compact recording.

Example

"The television crew carried a handheld minicam to capture live footage from the crowded city streets."

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• Nearby Words

minibreak
minibus
minicab
minicam
minicamp
minicar
minicourse

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s as a blend of 'mini-' (from 'miniature') and 'camera', originally referring to compact portable television cameras developed for live news broadcasting.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Minicam. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/minicam
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