audiotape

noun

au·​dio·​tape ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌtāp How to pronounce audiotape (audio)
: a tape recording of sound

Examples of audiotape in a Sentence

The program was recorded on audiotape.
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The New York Times, citing people familiar with the case, reported Homan was recorded on FBI audiotape appearing to accept the money in exchange for agreeing to secure future government contracts related to border security for the agents, who were posing as businessmen. Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025 The exchange was recorded on audiotape, according to the Times. Erin Doherty, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025 In 2008, well into adulthood, Seed discovered a stash of reel-to-reel audiotapes — hours and hours of interviews her mother conducted in the early 1970s with 10 celebrated photographers, including Henri Cartier-Bresson. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025 Prosecutors argue that the audiotapes contain incriminating statements regarding Crawford's death. Corin Cesaric, People.com, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for audiotape

Word History

Etymology

audio- + tape entry 1

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of audiotape was in 1951

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“Audiotape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiotape. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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audiotape

noun
au·​dio·​tape ˈȯd-ē-ō-ˌtāp How to pronounce audiotape (audio)
: a tape recording of sound
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