What does TAPES mean?

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

• a long, narrow strip of material used for recording or playing back sound, video, or computer data
• to record or capture on tape

Pronunciations:

• US: /teɪps/
• UK: /teɪps/

Origin and Usage:

The word "tapes" originated from the Middle English word "tappe" meaning a strip of cloth or ribbon. It was first used in the 1920s to describe the strips of material used for recording sound on magnetic tape. Today, tapes are still used for recording audio and video, but are less common due to the rise of digital media.

Synonyms: cassette, reel, recording

Related Words: audio, video, music, sound, movie

Example Sentences:

• She found a box of old tapes in the attic.
• He taped the concert and listened to it later.