VLOGGER

What Does VLOGGER Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

Vlogger means "Video Blogger."

More Observations...

Video blogs are a form of online television which are increasingly common on sites such as Youtube. Vloggers are people who regularly publish video blogs. (NB: Popular vloggers can make a living from this, making "vlogger" a bonafide profession.)

Some vloggers are also bloggers and embed their videos among text on a blog or website. Some vloggers use video as a form of online diary, while others give advice or information. For example, a food vlogger might film a recipe, and a beauty vlogger would share make-up tips.

Image for VLOGGER

When I write VLOGGER, I mean this:

The image shows a woman being filmed on a small video camera.

Summary of Key Points

"Video blogger" is, by far, the most common meaning for VLOGGER when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

VLOGGER
Definition:	Video blogger
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of VLOGGER in Sentences

Here are examples of VLOGGER in conversations:

• Tony: He's a well-known VLOGGER.
• Jordan: I think I've seen his videos online.

• Tony: How do you make so much money?
• Jordan: I'm a fashion VLOGGER in my free time.

An Academic Look at VLOGGER

As it is formed by merging two words into one, Vlogger is classified as a portmanteau word. It is formed by amalgamating video and blog.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "diarist" or "columnist."

Example of VLOGGER Used in a Text

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