webcam

or Web·cam

[ web-kam ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a digital camera whose images are transmitted, often in real time, over the World Wide Web.

webcam

/ ˈwɛbˌkæm /

Origin of webcam¹

First recorded in 1990–95; (World Wide) Web + cam(era)

Nervous fans can keep a vigilant eye on it via a webcam hosted on the town website that offers 24-hour goat viewing.

A webcam girl could offer a “hands on” interactive session without ever having to leave the bedroom or swap bodily fluids.

Working with a partner in front of a camera was a huge change from the solo webcam shows he had experimented with.

And, the new Sex Awards (currently airing on Showtime) launched late last year with a prize for “Best WebCam Girl.”

He finally moved the cross out of the view of his webcam and grabbed a small, clear vial.

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