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noun

ˈvi-dē-ō-ˌtāp

Definition of videotape

as in video

a recording (as of a movie) for playback on a TV watched a videotape of her daughter's first ballet recital

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Sixty-seven artists presented videotapes—encompassing literature, dance, music, theater, and more—as alternative programming; Fitzgerald contributed To Sorrow (1984) to the music section, alongside Laurie Anderson, Robert Longo, and Julie Hayward. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Those stories took on new significance when Kennedy pulled out decades-old videotapes documenting their encounters. — Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

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Ultimately four women would talk to Brown and agree to have their interviews videotaped by Michot. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026 Police took Kogut to the District Attorney's Office where he was videotaped. — Mary Murphy, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for videotape

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Noun

Amenities and experiences My visit to AC Hotel DTLA was primarily for business, and there were ample spaces around the 34th floor lounges for coffees and video calls.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Explore See latest videos, charts and news Now entering its 22nd edition, the cooler-than-dry-ice bill also includes Slayyyter, ADÉLA, Kim Petras, MUNA, Ninajirachi and Rico Nasty.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of video

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As Veach recalled it, that began with venturing back into the Eagles’ library with a basket and loading it up with VHS tapes.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Allen is also remembered for tripping opponents three times in a calendar year, all of them caught on tape.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

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