Definition

A small, portable device that can record video and sound, often used for making home movies or capturing events.

Example

She used her camcorder to film the family reunion.

Conversation

Have you seen my camcorder anywhere?

I think I saw it in the living room last night.

Oh, I need it for the family gathering this weekend.

You should check there; it should still be charged.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Camcorder is formed from "camera" (from Latin *camera*, meaning chamber or room) and "recorder" (from the Latin *recordare*, meaning to remember or to recall). The word camcorder refers to a device that records video images, capturing moments as if recalling them from a chamber.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'camera' as a chamber capturing images and a 'recorder' that helps you remember those moments. A camcorder is a device that combines these functions to record video.

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