videocassette

Thân thiện

A child inserts a videocassette into a VCR.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a cassette for videotape