tape-record


tape–re·cord

verb \ˌtāp-ri-ˈkrd, ˈtāp-ri-ˌ\

Definition of TAPE-RECORD

transitive verb
: to make a recording of on magnetic tape

Origin of TAPE-RECORD

back-formation from tape recording
First Known Use: 1950

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