videocassette

noun

vid·​eo·​cas·​sette ˌvi-dē-ō-kə-ˈset How to pronounce videocassette (audio)
-ka-
1
: a case containing videotape for use with a VCR
2
: a recording on a videocassette

Example Sentences

That movie is now available on videocassette. He has a large collection of videocassettes.
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Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of videocassette was in 1969

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Cite this Entry

“Videocassette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/videocassette. Accessed 4 Jun. 2023.

Kids Definition

videocassette

noun
vid·​eo·​cas·​sette ˌvid-ē-ō-kə-ˈset How to pronounce videocassette (audio)
1
: a case containing videotape for use with a VCR
2
: a recording (as of a movie) on a videocassette
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