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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
  • Love Monday worked with Morton and Colthurst to secure access to several hours of tapes and both appear in the factual series.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Break out the cassette tapes — The Shards is releasing an original soundtrack.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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