VCR

noun

ˌvē-(ˌ)sē-ˈär How to pronounce VCR (audio)
: a device that uses videocassettes for recording and playing back videotapes

Word History

Etymology

videocassette recorder

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of VCR was in 1971

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VCR

noun
ˌvē-(ˌ)sē-ˈär How to pronounce VCR (audio)
: a device for recording (as television programs) on videocassettes and playing them back
Etymology

videocassette recorder

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