video
video
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "video" is /ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/.
/ˈvɪd/
/i/
/oʊ/
Word Form Variations
Noun: video (singular), videos (plural)
Verb: video (base form), videos (third person singular present), videoing (present participle), videoed (past simple, past participle)
Adjective: video (used attributively, e.g., "video game," "video call")
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
Definition 1: The recording, reproducing, or broadcasting of moving visual images.
Synonyms: footage, film, motion picture, recording, clip, imagery
Antonyms: audio (as contrasting media), still image, photograph
Definition 2: A recording of moving visual images, especially one made on a smartphone, camera, or digital device, that can be viewed on a screen.
Synonyms: clip, recording, footage, film, movie (informal), digital file
Antonyms: live broadcast, physical tape (if digital format is emphasized)
Definition 3: A device (such as a VCR or camera) used for recording or playing moving visual images.
Synonyms: recorder, player, camera, camcorder
Antonyms: projector, screen (as display devices)
Definition 4: (Informal) A music video.
Synonyms: music clip, promotional video
Antonyms: live performance, audio track
Verb
Definition 1: To record (moving visual images).
Synonyms: film, record, shoot, capture, tape (if using tape)
Antonyms: delete, erase, play back (as opposite action)
Definition 2: To make a video recording of (an event or performance).
Synonyms: document, capture, record, film
Antonyms: ignore, miss, describe (verbally)
Adjective
Definition 1: Of or relating to the recording or broadcasting of moving visual images. (Used attributively)
Synonyms: visual, recorded, cinematic, filmed, broadcast
Antonyms: audio, still (image)
Definition 2: Involving or conveyed by moving visual images. (Used attributively)
Synonyms: visual, screen-based, digital
Antonyms: audio, print, textual
Examples of Use
Books:
"The book includes QR codes that link to supplementary video tutorials for practical demonstrations." (From a non-fiction instructional book or textbook)
"She meticulously reviewed the security camera video footage, searching for any clue that might reveal the culprit." (Fictional example from a crime thriller or mystery novel)
"The author discussed the rapid evolution of video art from the 1970s to the present day." (From a non-fiction book on art history or media studies)
Newspapers:
"A viral video showing a police officer assaulting a civilian sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability." (Daily Nation)
"Local artists are increasingly using short-form video platforms to showcase their work and reach new audiences." (The Standard)
"The new smartphone boasts enhanced video recording capabilities, rivaling professional cameras." (Business Daily Africa)
Online Publications:
"Our ultimate guide to creating engaging marketing videos for your small business." (An article on a digital marketing blog, e.g., HubSpot)
"Watch our exclusive video interview with the CEO on the future of electric vehicles." (A feature on a news website, e.g., Bloomberg.com)
"How to edit your own travel videos: Tips and tricks for aspiring content creators." (An article on a travel or photography blog, e.g., Lonely Planet Online)
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:
Film: "I've got a bad feeling about this." (Star Wars, 1977) - This implicitly relates to seeing something concerning on a screen, like a "video" transmission.
Television Series: "For your final challenge, you must create a captivating music video for this new song." (Instructions on a reality competition show, e.g., The Voice)
Song Lyrics: "I killed the radio star. In my car, in my car." (The Buggles, "Video Killed the Radio Star," 1979) - Explicitly uses "video" to mark a shift in media.
Video Games: "The cutscene is a pre-rendered video that advances the game's storyline." (In-game tutorial or explanation, e.g., Final Fantasy VII Remake)
Podcasts: "In this episode, we break down the most iconic music videos of the 1980s and their cultural impact." (A podcast on music history or pop culture, e.g., Switched on Pop)
General Public Discourse:
"Did you see that funny video of the cat playing the piano?" (A common question about online content)
"I need to edit this video for my project by tomorrow." (A common task for content creators or students)
"Let's make a video call to our family overseas tonight." (A common suggestion for communication)
"My phone's video quality is amazing; I can shoot professional-looking clips." (Praising a phone feature)
"We watched a training video at work today." (A common workplace activity)
"He spent hours playing video games instead of doing his homework." (A common parental complaint)
"That's a good video to show your kids." (A recommendation)
"Can you send me that video?" (A common request)
"The security camera captured the incident on video." (A statement about evidence)
"The company plans to produce more promotional videos." (A marketing strategy)
"Let's play a video game." (A common suggestion for leisure)
10 Quotes Using Video
"Video killed the radio star." (The Buggles, "Video Killed the Radio Star," 1979)
"My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." (Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump in Forrest Gump, 1994) - This iconic film has been watched countless times on video formats.
"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right temporarily defeated is stronger than evil triumphant." (Martin Luther King Jr., Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, 1964) - Many of King's speeches are famously preserved on video.
"We're going to put a man on the moon." (John F. Kennedy, speech at Rice University, 1962) - This historic event was extensively captured on video.
"A picture is worth a thousand words." (Attributed to Fred R. Barnard, 1921) - This extends to video, where moving images convey even more.
"This will be a night to remember." (Common phrase) - This might be a night captured on video.
"You want to know what I did? I killed a tiger." (Dialogue from Life of Pi, 2012 film) - This dramatic scene is delivered via cinematic video.
"My first music video felt like a dream come true." (Lesser-known, but common sentiment among musicians)
"Video games are bad for you? That's what they said about rock 'n' roll." (Jack Black)
"The best way to understand an event is to watch the video evidence." (Original quote, reflecting modern reliance on visual proof)
Etymology
The word "video" is a relatively modern word that combines a Latin root with a modern English ending.
It comes from the Latin verb vidēre.
In Latin, vidēre meant "to see." This is the root of many English words related to sight, like "visual," "evident," and "vision."
So, "video" literally means "I see" (from the first-person singular present indicative form of vidēre).
The word "video" first appeared in English in the early 20th century (specifically in 1935). At this time, it was used as a technical term to refer to "the non-auditory part of a television broadcast" – essentially, the visual component of what you saw on the screen, as opposed to the sound.
Later, as the technology evolved and became more common, the meaning expanded to:
The medium itself (e.g., "television and video").
A recording of moving images (e.g., "a home video," "a music video").
And eventually, to the equipment used to record or play such images (e.g., "video camera").
Phrases + Idioms Containing Video
Here's a list of phrases and idioms using "video":
Video game: An electronic game played by manipulating images on a screen.
Video call/conference: A phone call or meeting conducted using video and audio.
Music video: A filmed sequence that accompanies a song, used for promotion.
Viral video: A video that becomes very popular very quickly, especially on the internet.
Video nasty: (British informal) A controversial horror film released on video, often with extreme content.
Video recorder/player: A device for recording or playing video tapes (now largely obsolete).
Home video: A video recorded by an amateur, typically of family events.
To go viral: To spread rapidly and widely, especially online. (Often applies to a video).
To capture on video: To record an event using a video camera.
To put on video: To make a video recording of something. (Synonymous with "to film")
Video evidence: Visual recordings used as proof or testimony.
A raw video feed: Unedited, live video transmission. (Original phrase, technical).
To watch a clip: To view a short video. (Synonym for "watching a short video").
Visual documentation: Recording events or information visually. (Synonymous with "video recording").
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Source Information
Definition of video from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
