Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

webcam

/ˈwɛbˌkæm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.49 in modern English

Syllables: we-b-cam
IPA: /ˈwɛbˌkæm/

15

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A video camera whose output may be viewed in real time over a computer network, originally the World Wide Web.

verb

To take part in a video communication using a webcam.

Intransitive verb

verb

To film and broadcast with a webcam.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"And while the Webcams focused on street scenes and other public gathering spots do seem to occupy an uncertain status as a new medium, they perhaps raise an ethical question: Is this the cinéma vérité of cyberspace or is it private surveillance?"
"As Covid-19 lockdowns took effect around the world, millions turned to remote working and organising virtual hangouts with friends. Overnight, webcams went from mundane computer accessories to gold dust."
"I got on his computer and wrote the note. I swear there was nothing on his screen like he was webcamming with her but she must have been recording."
"We should webcam it."

Etymology

From Web + cam, shortened from camera.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈwɛbˌkæm/

Usage

Inflected Forms

webcams (plural) webcams (present, singular) webcamming (participle, present) webcammed (participle, past) webcammed (past)

Questions

How do you pronounce webcam?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈwɛbˌkæm/.
What does webcam mean?: A video camera whose output may be viewed in real time over a computer network, originally the World Wide Web.
Where does webcam come from?: From Web + cam, shortened from camera.

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