VHS

Definition

A type of videotape originally developed by the Japanese company JVC.

Etymology

Initialism of Vertical Helical Scan, later reinterpreted as Video Home System.

Example Sentences

• "The curt take on VHS is that it is a dead format, a quaint and sham way to watch a movie. Regardless, to date, there are quantities of VHS titles not available on DVD, and that may never be."
• "There is, it turns out, much demand for these old VHS tapes, price tags notwithstanding, and despite post-2006 advancements in technology."