Cassette: meaning, definitions and examples

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cassette

[ kəˈsɛt ]

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music player

A cassette is a small plastic case containing a length of magnetic tape that is used for recording or playing sound or video. Cassettes were commonly used in the past for listening to music or recording audio.

Synonyms

audio tape, tape

Examples of usage

I found an old cassette of my favorite band's album.
She still has a cassette player in her car.

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storage device

A cassette is a small case containing photographic film, typically used in analog cameras. It allows for easy loading and unloading of film, providing convenience for photographers.

Synonyms

film cartridge, roll film

Examples of usage

I need to buy a new cassette for my camera.
She loaded a fresh cassette into her film camera.

Translations

Translations of the word "cassette" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cassete

🇮🇳 कैसेट

🇩🇪 Kassette

🇮🇩 kaset

🇺🇦 касета

🇵🇱 kaseta

🇯🇵 カセット

🇫🇷 cassette

🇪🇸 cassette

🇹🇷 kaset

🇰🇷 카세트

🇸🇦 كاسيت

🇨🇿 kazeta

🇸🇰 kazeta

🇨🇳 盒式磁带

🇸🇮 kaseta

🇮🇸 kassett

🇰🇿 кассета

🇬🇪 კასეტა

🇦🇿 kasseta

🇲🇽 cassette

Word origin

The word 'cassette' originated from the French word 'cassette', which means a small box or case. The use of cassettes became popular in the 1960s and 1970s for both audio and video recordings. While they have largely been replaced by digital formats, cassettes hold a nostalgic place in the hearts of many music and film enthusiasts.