videocassette
Definition
- Noun:
- A cassette for videotape: A videocassette is a self-contained rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape used for recording and playing back video and audio signals. It is designed to be inserted into a compatible video recorder or player.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- I found an old videocassette of our wedding in the attic.
- Before DVDs, people rented movies on videocassette.
- The documentary was originally distributed on videocassette.
Advanced Usage
- "Videocassette recorder (VCR)": While this is a compound term, it is the primary device associated with playing a videocassette. A VCR is an electronic device for recording and playing videocassettes.
- We need to repair the VCR to watch these old videocassettes.
Variants and Related Words
- Videotape (noun/verb): The magnetic tape inside the cassette or the act of recording onto it. While related, "videotape" refers to the medium itself, whereas a "videocassette" is the physical container.
- The important footage is on the videotape inside the videocassette.
Synonyms
- Video cassette: An alternative spelling.
- VHS cassette: A specific, common type of videocassette (VHS format).
- Cartridge: A more general term for a container holding tape or film, sometimes used interchangeably in technical contexts.
Related Phrases
- To be on videocassette: To be available in the videocassette format.
- That classic film is only available on videocassette now.
Noun
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a cassette for videotape
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