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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Prosecutors argue that the audiotapes contain incriminating statements regarding Crawford's death. Corin Cesaric, People.com, 18 May 2025 The audiotape of the cleric’s offense turned out to be fake. Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025 Trump's White House lawyers were provided the audiotape by the Department of Justice weeks ago, the sources said. Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 May 2025 In order to learn the language, Linebaugh started out with books, audiotapes, and watching Tamil movies but quickly realized that learning the language was challenging. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 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 23 May. 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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