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cassette

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Noun — A small plastic case holding a reel of magnetic tape for recording or playing audio or video.

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How to use cassette

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

cassette tape bike cassette cassette player

Etymology

Borrowed from French cassette, ultimately from Latin capsa ("box").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cassette” mean?

The word “cassette” means a small plastic case holding a reel of magnetic tape for recording or playing audio or video. In plain terms, a tape-based recording format, or the gear cluster on a bike's rear wheel.

How do you pronounce “cassette”?

“Cassette” is pronounced kuh-SEHT (/kəˈsɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “cassette” in a sentence?

Here is “cassette” used in a sentence: “He still has a box of old mixtapes on cassette.”

What part of speech is “cassette”?

“Cassette” is a noun.

Where does the word “cassette” come from?

The word “cassette” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French cassette, ultimately from Latin capsa ("box").

Is “cassette” a common word?

“Cassette” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

How many meanings does “cassette” have?

“Cassette” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small plastic case holding a reel of magnetic tape for recording or playing audio or video.

Related words

8 track DAT VCR cartridge eight track reel-to-reel

Nearby words

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