Cassette
/kəˈsɛt/
nounBeginnerCommonArts
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A rectangular container holding a magnetic tape used for audio or video recording and playback.
/kəˈsɛt/
nounneutralBeginner
Arts
A plastic case containing magnetic tape for audio or video recording.
My dad still has a collection of old cassette tapes.
💡 Simply: It's a little box that holds a tape for music or videos.
👶 For kids: It's like a small box with music inside!
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2
The cassette player was a popular gift in the 1980s.
How It's Used
Music
"I found my old cassette tapes in the attic."
Technology
"Cassette tapes were a popular storage medium before CDs."
From French *cassette*, diminutive of *casse* "box", ultimately from Latin *capsa*.
Cassette tapes were incredibly popular in the latter half of the 20th century for music and home video recordings.
Memory tip
Think of a 'case' that holds a 'set' of magnetic tape.
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