1. musical instruments with a wooden or plastic body and finger holes, played by blowing into a mouthpiece
2. devices that record sound, images, or data
3. people who keep official records or documents
Usage: formal

Examples

• The music teacher handed out plastic recorders to all the third-grade students.
• We learned to play simple songs on our recorders during music class.
• The security cameras had digital recorders that stored footage for thirty days.
• Voice recorders are useful tools for journalists conducting interviews.
• The county recorders maintain all property deed information.
• Flight data recorders help investigators understand what happened during airplane accidents.
• Many smartphones now function as high-quality audio recorders.