videocassette recorder

noun

1. See VCR.

Word History and Origins

Origin of videocassette recorder¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Property that he stole from the Sturmfels’ home - a clock, two lamps and a videocassette recorder - was found at his residence and were intended to be Christmas gifts for his girlfriend, according to investigators.

From Washington Times

Property that he stole from the Sturmfels home — a clock, two lamps and a videocassette recorder — was found at his residence and were intended to be Christmas gifts for his girlfriend.

From Seattle Times

Samsung Electronics and the advertising agency David Deutsch Associates, had, without her permission, depicted Ms. White in a published ad for videocassette recorders.

From New York Times

The video officials at a stadium used two nine-inch television monitors and two videocassette recorders capable of immediate replay.

From Washington Post

That does not seem all that long ago, but given the way the game has changed, it may as well be the videocassette recorder era before the digital age.

From New York Times