US /ˈwɛbˌkæm/
noun verb Freq #27442

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A small camera connected to a computer that sends live video over the internet.

    We talked face to face using the webcam on my laptop.

  2. 2
    verb

    To talk to someone over the internet using a webcam.

    I webcam with my parents every Sunday evening.

Etymology

From Web + cam, shortened from camera.

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