minirecorder

[ min-ee-ri-kawr-der ]

noun

1. a small tape recorder, using minicassettes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of minirecorder¹

mini- + recorder

Example Sentences

Hassan handed back the minirecorder and scooted over to lie down beside the fallen tree.

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Fortunately, the camo pants had huge cargo pockets—plenty of room for his wallet, his car keys, and the minirecorder, which he'd taken to carrying everywhere.

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“Hey, d'you bring the minirecorder?” asked Hassan.

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But right then, Colin pulled the minirecorder out of his pocket and rewound it.

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Colin turned on the minirecorder.

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