audiotape

[ aw-dee-oh-teyp ]

noun

1. magnetic tape for recording sound ( videotape ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of audiotape¹

First recorded in 1960–65; audio- + tape

Example Sentences

Seizing 13 audiotapes from the compound, police found hours of Dederich ranting menacingly in his distinctive bombastic growl.

From Los Angeles Times

The scream-heavy sound design, fueled by audiotape excerpts from Smith’s sessions with Pazder, made my skin crawl, as did the twists about the lurid nature of their relationship.

From New York Times

"And they have you on audiotape saying that you would, and I quote, 'deliver charges to the House Judiciary Committee, which handles impeachment proceedings.'"

From Salon

The review also gave an incorrect number for the hours of audiotape recorded by Lady Bird Johnson.

From New York Times

Beset by scandal — four criminal cases and the leak of an embarrassing secret audiotape in just four years — the Los Angeles City Council could take an important step toward transforming itself this week.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• videotape