Cassette: meaning, definitions and examples
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cassette
[ kษหsษt ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น cassete
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kassette
๐ฎ๐ฉ kaset
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐัะตัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kaseta
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใปใใ
๐ซ๐ท cassette
๐ช๐ธ cassette
๐น๐ท kaset
๐ฐ๐ท ์นด์ธํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุณูุช
๐จ๐ฟ kazeta
๐ธ๐ฐ kazeta
๐จ๐ณ ็ๅผ็ฃๅธฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ kaseta
๐ฎ๐ธ kassett
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐััะตัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kasseta
๐ฒ๐ฝ cassette
Etymology
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 While they have largely been replaced by digital formats, cassettes hold a nostalgic place in the hearts of many music and film enthusiasts.
See also: case, cases, casing, casings, encase, encased, encasement, encasing, lowercase, uppercase.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,687, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 12684 fungal
- 12685 observational
- 12686 discredit
- 12687 cassette
- 12688 popped
- 12689 starter
- 12690 inapplicable
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