security camera
nounUK /sɪˈkjʊərəti ˈkæmərə/
US /sɪˈkjʊrəti ˈkæmərə/
A camera that watches a place to keep it safe.
The security camera above the door recorded the whole street.
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2. A camera used in a home to check on pets or babies.
She checked the security camera app to see her dog sleeping.
3. A camera that helps guard a shop or bank.
The bank's security camera showed the robber's face.
4. A small camera hidden to watch a room secretly.
They found a security camera tucked in the corner of the office.