Synonyms for
Cassette
Definition
a flat, rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape for recording sound or video
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Common collocations
- cassette player
- cassette deck
- cassette tape
- cassette recorder
- audio cassette
- cassette library
- blank cassette
Word family
noun cassette
Usage note
Primarily refers to a magnetic tape recording format for audio or video. Less common now due to digital media, but still understood. Avoid using for digital storage like USB drives.
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Example sentences
- I played a cassette in my car and sang along to my favorite song.
- My dad used to record his favorite radio shows on a cassette.
- The band released their album on cassette tape.
- I bought a cassette player at a garage sale.
- I transferred my old cassette tapes to digital files.
Quotes
'I still have all my cassette tapes in a box somewhere.' - Nathan Followill
'When I was a kid, there was no such thing as a video cassette. You had to go to the cinema to see a movie.' - Ken Loach
'I think the reason why I'm so nostalgic for cassette tapes is that they were the first truly portable way of listening to music that I had.' - Mara Wilson