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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈwebkæm/

webcam means: A camera that sends live video over the internet or another computer network.

noun

INTERNET VIDEO CAMERAA2

A camera that sends live video over the internet or another computer network.

  • My laptop has a webcam.
  • Turn on your webcam for the meeting.
  • This webcam shows a live view of the beach.

Similar words: web camera

Common phrases: built-in webcam, webcam video, turn on webcam

verb

HAVE VIDEO CHATC1

To talk to someone over the internet while seeing each other on camera.

  • We webcam together most evenings.
  • She webcamed with her parents while abroad.
  • Do you want to webcam after dinner?

How to use it: webcam with someone (I webcam with my sister every weekend.)

Similar words: video chat, video call

Common phrases: webcam with someone, webcam together, webcam online

BROADCAST CAMERA VIDEOC2

To film something and send the video live over the internet using a connected camera.

  • They webcam the concert live.
  • We webcamed the event for viewers abroad.
  • The team plans to webcam the birds' nest all spring.

Similar words: livestream, webcast

Common phrases: webcam an event, webcam a concert, webcam something live

Questions about webcam

What does webcam mean?

A camera that sends live video over the internet or another computer network.

What is webcam in other languages?

Türkçe: web kamerası · Español: cámara web · Français: webcam · Deutsch: Webcam · Italiano: webcam · 日本語: ウェブカメラ

How do you pronounce webcam?

It is pronounced /ˈwebkæm/.

How do you use webcam in a sentence?

My laptop has a webcam. Turn on your webcam for the meeting.

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