🇬🇧 Video meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To video means to use a camera to film what is happening, or to record a programme from the television so you can watch it later. When you video something, you are saving the moving pictures and sound, like making your own little movie of real life or your favourite show.

Mum tried to video our family photo, so instead of a picture we have a 2-minute film of everyone arguing about where to stand.

I wanted to video the fireworks, but I screamed so loudly on every bang that you can’t hear anything else.

When my aunt tried to video the baby’s first steps, the baby ignored walking and started eating the camera strap.

Dad tried to video the school play, but he forgot the lens cap, so he recorded 30 minutes of pure darkness.

I wanted to video a quiet nature scene, but my stomach growled so loudly it sounded like a dinosaur attack.

At a park, a boy and his dad video the small dog on a phone. The dog runs, jumps, and wears a red hat. The boy and dad video the dog again. A woman video them from far. They all video one more time. At home they open the phone, watch the video, laugh and hug. They are happy.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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