Cam Model Definition & Meaning

Definition

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cam model American [kam mod-l] / ˈkæm ˌmɒd l / Or cammodel

noun

1. a performer, usually a woman, who does pornographic modeling or streams sexually explicit material live on the internet via webcam in exchange for money, as in a chat room or by appointment with private customers.

Etymology

Origin of cam model

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

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Ms. French, who used to be a cam model herself, created ManyVids to allow for various revenue streams for models.

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Remi Ferdinand, 30, who works as a stripper and a cam model, said it’s one of her favorite platforms for that very reason.

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As many joke that taking the plunge to be a cam model is their best option right now, models like Valentine hope that, at the very least, more conversations will spur a more nuanced understanding and respect of the work.

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Allie Awesome, a cam model, works around 60 hours a week, she said.

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Mileena Kane, 24, a popular cam model for CamSoda, said people think she’s making easy money right now.

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