videovideovideosnoun (pluralvideos)1(alsovideotape) tape in a plastic box (called a cassette) on which a film, TV programme or real event is recorded: You can get this film on video or on DVD. We stayed at home and watched a video. They made a video of the wedding.2(British) (alsovideo recorder) a machine connected to a television, that you use for recording or showing programmes: Have you set the video?