What is video? How to use in English

Discover the meaning of video in English, its pronunciation, and how to use it correctly in real-life situations. See examples and easy memorization tips.

Definition & pronunciation of video

videonoun

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/ˈvɪdɪəʊ/

Definition & pronunciation of <strong>video</strong>

Where does the word video come from?

The word "video" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the Latin word "videre," which means "to see." In the early 19th century, the term "video" was used in optometry to describe a device used to examine the eyes. In the 1920s, the term "video" began to be used in the context of television, describing the live, moving images displayed on the screen. The term "video" gained widespread use in the 1950s and 1960s with the development of video recording technology, such as tape recorders and later, digital cameras. Today, the word "video" is used to describe a wide range of moving images, from short clips to full-length films, and is a common term in industries such as television, film, and online marketing.

Vocabulary summary video

typeadjective

meaning(US, American) (of) television; used in television

typenoun

meaning(US, American meaning) television

Example of vocabulary videonamespace

meaning

a system of recording moving pictures and sound, either using a digital method of storing data or (in the past) using videotape

  • A wedding is the perfect subject for video.
  • The robbery was captured on video.
  • Most of the movie was shot on digital video.
meaning

a short film or recording of an event, made using digital technology and viewed on a computer, especially over the internet

  • The school made a short promotional video.
  • More than a million people have watched a video of the incident.
  • She posted a series of videos on the internet.
  • Upload your videos and share them with friends and family online.
  • This phone can store up to 20 hours of video.
meaning

a short film made by a pop or rock band to be shown with a song when it is played on television or online

  • The group's new video will be released next month.
  • The band are in Iceland doing a video shoot.
meaning

a type of magnetic tape used in the past for recording moving pictures and sound; a box containing this tape, also called a video cassette

  • The movie was released on video later that year.
meaning

a copy of a film, programme, etc. recorded on videotape

  • We used to rent videos nearly every weekend.
meaning

a piece of equipment used, especially in the past, to record and play films and TV programmes on video

  • I never even learned to programme the video.

Synonyms and related words for video

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