Meaning of the word "video recorder" in English

What does "video recorder" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

video recorder

US /ˈvɪd.i.oʊ rɪˈkɔːr.dər/
UK /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ rɪˈkɔː.də/

Noun

an electronic device used for recording and playing back video and audio signals, typically on magnetic tape or a digital storage medium

Example:
We used a video recorder to capture our family vacation memories.
The old video recorder still works, but it's hard to find tapes for it now.