Pronunciation

/kæˈsɛt/

Definitions

Noun

A cassette (countable noun) is a type of magnetic tape used for storing audio recordings, typically in a portable audio player or recorder. It was widely used before the advent of digital audio formats.

Verb

To cassette (as a verb, often used in the past tense or with a gerund) can mean to record or transfer audio onto a cassette or to refer to the act of using a cassette player.

Phrases

• “Load a cassette into the player”
• “Cassette collection” or “cassette archive”
• “Cassette tapes from the 80s”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She carefully inserted her favorite cassette into the old boombox.”
• Verb: “I remember the days when we used to cassette-tape mixtapes for road trips.”
• Phrasal: “My dad still has a vast cassette archive of classic rock music.”

Synonyms

• Audio cassette
• Tape
• Cassette tape
• Cartridge (informal, specifically for audio cassettes)
• Reel-to-reel tape (historical term)

Note: The use of cassette as a verb is less common now that digital audio has largely replaced it, but it’s still recognized in some contexts.