Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

videocassete

noun

vee-dee-oh-kah-set

Definition

A videocassete is a medium used for recording and playing back video and audio, contained within a rectangular plastic case.

Examples

The family gathered around the television to watch a classic movie on the videotape.
Many people still have a collection of old videocassetes in their attics.
She converted her favorite videocassetes to digital files to preserve them.

Meaning

The term refers to both the tape inside the case and the case itself, typically used in the context of home video systems before the rise of digital formats.