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laser discs

noun

plural of laser disc
as in tape recordings

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  1. tape recordings
  2. tapes
Noun
  • For instance, recent research by Liana Zanette of Western University, London, Ontario, and colleagues has shown that tape recordings of human voices startle a whole host of large African mammals, from warthogs to giraffes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of tape recordings
Noun
  • Conventional tapes usually combine several chemically different materials, including a plastic backing, adhesive, and various additives.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
  • When playwright Marco Ramirez was growing up in Hialeah, music from Cuba’s great orchestras could be heard through his grandfather’s small Sony boombox on cassette tapes at family gatherings, from Nochebuena celebrations to weddings.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of tapes
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“Laser discs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser%20discs. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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