VCRs, or videocassette recorders, were once ubiquitous in households around the world. However, with the advent of digital media, they have become a relic of the past. As such, there are few synonyms for VCRs. Some may refer to them simply as "tape recorders" or "tape players," while others may use the more outdated term "videotape machines." In recent years, some have also begun to refer to VCRs as "analog video recorders," distinguishing them from the digital video recorders that have replaced them. However, regardless of the terminology used, it is clear that VCRs are a thing of the past, and their time has come and gone.