camera

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/ˈkæm.rə/

noun
a device for taking photographs or making films or television programs

camera in a sentence

  • “I bust my camera.”
  • “I forgot to take my camera with me to Portugal, so I couldn't take any photos.”
  • “Television camera crews broadcast the event all round the world.”
  • “It was said of Marilyn Monroe that the camera loved her (= that she looked very attractive on film and in photographs).”

What does “camera” mean?

camera (noun) means a device for taking photographs or making films or television programs. It is pronounced /ˈkæm.rə/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "camera" mean?
camera (noun) means: a device for taking photographs or making films or television programs
How do you pronounce "camera"?
"camera" is pronounced /ˈkæm.rə/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "camera" in a sentence?
Here is "camera" used in a sentence: I bust my camera.

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