Simple Definition of cassette

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cassette

noun

plural cassettes
: a thin case that holds audio tape or videotape and in which the tape passes from one reel to another when being played
a cassette player/recorder
The songs are available on cassette.

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“Cassette.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cassette. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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