camera
English meaning: Camera
Definition
A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.
Example
“She raised the camera and snapped a photo of the sunset.”
Another example: “The bank's security camera captured the thief entering through the side door.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common, neutral noun used in everyday and technical contexts for any device that records images. Frequently modified to specify type, as in 'digital camera' or 'security camera'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'camera obscura' ('dark chamber'), from Latin 'camera' ('vault, chamber'); the modern photographic sense dates from the early 19th century.
Synonyms
- photographic camera
- video camera
Related Words
Common Collocations
- digital camera
- security camera
- camera lens
- point a camera
- on camera
Word Forms
camera (n); cameras (pl)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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Language information
- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
- Speakers
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