Meaning of the word "camera obscura" in English

What does "camera obscura" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

camera obscura

US /ˌkæm.rə əbˈskjʊr.ə/
UK /ˌkæm.rə əbˈskjʊə.rə/

Noun

a darkened box or room with a small hole or lens at one side through which an image is projected onto a screen or wall opposite

Example:
Artists in the past used a camera obscura to help them draw realistic landscapes.
The principle of the camera obscura is fundamental to photography.