Cassette: meaning, definitions and examples

Repeated word with the same meaning and context as the first entry.

• I'm nostalgic about the cassettes we used to listen to at grandma's house

Broad term that can refer to various types of magnetic tapes, including audio and video tapes. It is often used in casual speech or when the specific type of tape is understood from context.

• She found some old tape recordings in the attic
• He dubbed a new song onto the tape

General term used for magnetic tape used to record and playback sound, applicable in various recording contexts including professional and personal use.

• They used an audio tape to record the interview
• The old audio tape contained his childhood memories

Used to refer to a small, flat plastic case containing magnetic tape for audio or video recording.

• I still have my old music cassettes from the 80s.
• The video cassette got jammed in the player.

Refers to a small container that holds photographic film, often used in older cameras.

• Make sure to load the film cartridge correctly before taking pictures.
• We need a new film cartridge for the camera.

Specifically used to describe a spool of photographic film, typically used in traditional photography.

• I bought a roll of black-and-white film for my vintage camera.
• Do you know where I can develop this roll film?