monopod

noun

mono·​pod ˈmä-nə-ˌpäd How to pronounce monopod (audio)
: a one-legged support (as for a camera)

Examples of monopod in a Sentence

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Most action cams are designed to be attached to accessories like tripods, monopods, and various grips to capture footage on the go. Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Apr. 2025 The video shows some of the early examples of legged robots from monopods to quadropeds. Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2016 Professional photography equipment, detachable/interchangeable lenses, audio/video recording devices, tripods, monopods (selfie sticks), tablets, laptops, computers, promotional materials. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024 Photographers may only use monopods until 9:30 p.m. each night, but tripods are welcome between 9:30 and 10 p.m. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for monopod

Word History

Etymology

mon- + -pod (as in tripod)

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of monopod was in 1962

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“Monopod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monopod. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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