backup camera

English

A backup camera...
And the backup camera feed on the center console.

Noun

backup camera (plural backup cameras)

  1. (automotive) A camera installed on the rear of a vehicle, to help in reversing and in eliminating rear end blindspots.
    Synonyms: rearview camera, reversing camera
    • 2017 January, Jack Gillis, Amy Curran, Richard Eckman, The Car Book 2017, Gillis Publishing Group, page 80:
      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.
    • 2021 May, Real Simple, Meredith Corporation, page 74:
      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.
    • 2023, S. Massery, Secret Obsession, →ISBN:
      “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.

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