minicassette

[min-ee-kuh-set]

noun

1. a small cassette enclosing a length of audiotape for use with a pocket-size tape recorder, especially one used for dictating.

Word History and Origins

Origin of minicassette¹

mini- + cassette

Example Sentences

While making the documentary, Brian Wilson — who’s an executive producer on the film — was inspired to write a new piano melody, which he recorded onto a minicassette and gave to the director.

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