backup camera
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.12 in modern English
26
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A camera installed on the rear of a vehicle, to help in reversing and in eliminating rear end blindspots.
Example Sentences
- "Backup Camera: This camera allows the driver to see what is behind them on a dashboard screen. This is a critically important safety feature if you have children or drive near or around children. It’s also a great parking assist."
- "On your car, features like a backup camera and antitheft device may qualify you for a better auto insurance rate. And taking a safe-driving course can earn you a discount of up to 15 percent."
- "“You could’ve just texted,” I point out, sidestepping her to unlock Miles’ car. I’m going to need to get mine back eventually—except, I can’t help but acknowledge that his is a lot nicer. It has a backup camera, even. And the fancy radio stations. I’ve already hooked up my phone to its Bluetooth, making it the primary. Just to be a pain in the ass."