webcamera

noun

UK /ˈwɛbˌkæm.ər.ə/

US /ˈwɛbˌkæm.ər.ə/

A webcamera is a small camera that sends pictures to a computer.

She waved at her grandma through the webcamera.

SYNONYMS

webcam camera video camera cam

RELATED WORDS

computer internet video call streaming lens

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A camera built into a laptop or monitor for video chatting.

The webcamera above the screen lets you join online classes.

3. A camera that shows live pictures on a website.

The zoo's webcamera lets you watch the pandas all day.

4. A device used to record short videos for the internet.

He used a webcamera to make a video for his friends.