tape player
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tape player
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Famously, Bruce made “Nebraska” on his own on a tape player in his bedroom, rejecting contributions from his signature E Street Band.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
Joe cues Ol’ Blue Eyes on a tape player.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2024
This was via, ahem, an eight-track tape player.
From New York Times • May 10, 2024
“I noticed a few of the parked cars had handwritten signs on the dashboard saying, ‘No tape player in here,’ ” John wrote.
From Washington Post • Sep. 6, 2022
In two minutes her laptop and tape player are packed away.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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