videotape
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈvɪdiəʊteɪp/
KK: /ˈvɪdiəʊteɪp/
noun
Definition
A type of tape used to record moving images and sound, often for television or movies.
Example
We watched an old movie on videotape last night.
Conversation
Do you remember that old videotape we used to watch?
Of course! It was such a classic movie.
I found it the other day while cleaning my room.
We should definitely watch it again — I miss those times!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tape
recording
film
Antonyms
blank
erasure
deletion
transitive verb
Definition
To record moving images and sound onto a tape for later viewing.
Example
We decided to videotape the family reunion to capture all the special moments.
Tense Forms
Past: videotaped
Past Participle: videotaped
Conversation
Did you see the game last night?
Yeah, it was amazing! I wish I could have videotape it.
I actually recorded it, so we can watch it together later.
Root Explanation
Videotape → It is formed from "video" (from Latin "videre", meaning to see) and "tape" (from Old French "tape", meaning a strip of material). The word "videotape" refers to a strip of material that captures visual images, allowing one to see recorded motion.
Memory Tip
Think of 'seeing' ('video') something captured on a 'strip of material' ('tape') — that's how videotape allows you to watch recorded images.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.