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
“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
It’s a plot contrivance that sends the characters through a heady maze of 1970s stereotypes as they pursue both a reel-to-reel tape player and privacy to listen.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2022
I’d stay there with my tape player and listen to the Beatles for hours while I read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2021
Since we don’t have a tape player, Mrs. Walton got me the Walkman as an early Christmas present.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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