camera
word
/ˈkæmɝə/
KAM-ruh
/kˈæmɹɐ/
KAM-ruh
Definition
A camera is a device used to take photos or record videos. It can be a separate device or part of a phone, computer, or security system.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to a photo/video device. Common combinations: 'digital camera', 'phone camera', 'security camera', 'front camera'. In everyday speech, people often say 'camera' even when they specifically mean the camera on a phone.
Spanish: cámaraPortuguese (BR): câmeraPortuguese (PT): câmara fotográficaChinese (Simplified): 照相机 - 摄像机Chinese (Traditional): 相機 - 攝影機Hindi: कैमराArabic: كاميراBengali: ক্যামেরাRussian: камераJapanese: カメラVietnamese: máy ảnh - camera (giám sát)Korean: 카메라Turkish: kameraUrdu: کیمرہIndonesian: kamera
Example Sentences
Her phone camera takes clear pictures.
basic
Can you turn off the camera for a second?
natural
The security camera caught everything.
natural
This camera is very small.
basic
I bought a new camera last week.
basic
I don't like being on camera during meetings.
natural