Tape Recorder

Pronunciation: /teɪp rɪˈkɔrdər/

Definitions of tape recorder

noun a portable device used to record audio on cassette tapes

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a tape recorder to record my voice for language practice.

A2 She used a tape recorder to capture the sounds of nature during her camping trip.

B1 The detective found a tape recorder hidden in the suspect's office.

B2 The journalist always carries a tape recorder to interviews to ensure accurate quotes.

C1 The vintage tape recorder was auctioned off for a high price due to its rarity.

C2 The musician used a tape recorder to create unique sound effects for their latest album.

Examples of tape recorder in a Sentence

formal The researcher used a tape recorder to document the interviews.

informal I found an old tape recorder in the attic.

slang I borrowed my friend's tape recorder to record the concert.

figurative Her memory was like a broken tape recorder, repeating the same stories over and over.

Grammatical Forms of tape recorder

• plural: tape recorders
• comparative: more tape recorder
• superlative: most tape recorder
• present tense: use tape recorder
• future tense: will use tape recorder
• perfect tense: have used tape recorder
• continuous tense: is using tape recorder
• singular: tape recorder
• positive degree: tape recorder
• infinitive: to use tape recorder
• gerund: using tape recorder
• participle: used tape recorder

Origin and Evolution of tape recorder

First Known Use: 1948 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'tape recorder' originated from the combination of 'tape' referring to the magnetic tape used for recording and 'recorder' indicating the device that records sound or data.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe devices that recorded sound onto magnetic tape, the term 'tape recorder' has evolved to encompass a variety of recording devices using different mediums such as digital storage.