Definition, synonyms and related words
A camera: a device for taking still photographs.
"I packed my kodak in my bag before heading out to take photos of the sunset."
In plain English: Kodak is an old brand of cameras that people used to take pictures before smartphones became popular.
"She took out her kodak to capture the sunset at the beach."
Usage: Although often used as a generic term for any camera, Kodak is technically a brand name and should not replace specific words like camera or photograph. Use it only when referring to the company's products or in casual conversation where its fame makes generalization acceptable.
To photograph.
"We decided to kodak our family reunion before heading home."
The word kodak entered English as a genericized trademark derived from the brand name created by George Eastman. Originally coined to sound like "coddle," it was adopted to describe any inexpensive camera or roll film before becoming synonymous with photography itself.