cassette

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): kəˈsɛt

• Audio (UK)

  (file)

Noun

Singular cassette

Plural cassettes

1. A cassette is a small flat case that holds the tape that records sounds and pictures.

   The cassette was broken. None of the movie we filmed was recorded.

2. (photography) In a camera, the cassette is the lightproof container that holds the film.

   If you open up the cassette in the daylight you will ruin the film.

• 
  audio cassettes
• 
  film cassettes
• 
  video cassette

Synonyms

• tape