record player

noun

: a device used for playing musical records

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Those are pet-friendly, with That 70s House being the most peculiar, thanks to its groovy bedding, a classic Zenith television, and a vintage record player with a vinyl collection. — Brian Cicioni, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 From the colorful wallpaper in the bathrooms to the record player with a thoughtful selection of vinyl and the gallery wall in the lobby lounge area, the space felt, well, cool. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Each room has a record player and collection, including a custom record recorded and cut by Strukel’s husband, David Lampley. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Tunes across genres rotate on the vinyl record player, from uninterrupted plays of '90s R&B icons to contemporary house beats. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for record player

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record player

noun
rec·​ord player
ˈrek-ərd-
: an electronic instrument for playing phonograph records
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