videocassette recorder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of videocassette recorder
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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In 1975, Sony began selling its Betamax home videocassette recorder in Japan.
From Washington Times • May 10, 2019
A person had fewer TV channels and fewer movies to choose from than today; the videocassette recorder was years away, so you were captive to what broadcast networks happened to be broadcasting.
From New York Times • May 13, 2016
Though it took a long, winding road to mass market success, the videocassette recorder, or VCR, got its start in 1972 with Philips’ release of the N1500.
From Time • May 3, 2016
In 1970, the videocassette recorder was introduced at CES.
From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2014
“A videocassette recorder, VCR. for short. It’s how your auntie and I used to watch movies....But let’s see if I can get this dinosaur to work.”
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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