videotapes
word · lemma: videotape
Definition
Physical cassettes that store pictures and sound on magnetic tape, used for recording or watching videos before digital media became common.
Usage & Nuances
Considered an old or nostalgic term; 'videotapes' refers to both blank and pre-recorded cassettes for VCRs. Often used in discussions about the 1980s and 1990s or collecting old media. Not interchangeable with 'DVDs' or 'digital files.'
Example Sentences
We watched old movies on videotapes at my grandma's house.
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My father still has many videotapes from his college days.
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The school library has a box of old videotapes.
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Nobody uses videotapes anymore, but collectors still love them.
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I found some cartoon videotapes in a thrift store last weekend.
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Transferring those family videotapes to digital took all afternoon.
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