viewfinder
B2 · Upper Int.★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
the small window on a camera that you look through to see what you are taking a picture of.
When to Use
⚙️Technical💬Daily Conversation
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“Look through the viewfinder before you press the button.”
“My old camera has a viewfinder, but my phone doesn't.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A device on a camera that shows what will appear in the field of view of the lens; it helps the user target a subject, zoom and focus the image.