videotape
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Definition
A physical cassette containing magnetic tape used to record and play back video and sound, commonly used before digital video. Can refer to both the cassette itself and the act of recording onto it.
Usage & Nuances
'Videotape' is somewhat old-fashioned: most people now use digital media. As a noun, refers to the cassette; as a verb, means to record on a videotape. Often used as 'on videotape' (the recording). Not to be confused with 'DVD' or digital files.
Example Sentences
She used a videotape to record the wedding ceremony.
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My parents still have our childhood memories on videotape.
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Did you videotape the school play last night?
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All the episodes were released on videotape back in the '90s.
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I found an old videotape in the closet.
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Please rewind the videotape after watching.
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