The word 'videorecorder' is a term that refers to a device used to record and play back video content. There are many synonyms for this word, including 'VCR' (video cassette recorder), 'video player', 'DVD player', 'Blu-ray player', 'set-top box', 'digital video recorder' and 'TiVo'. These devices all serve the same basic function of allowing users to record and store video content for later viewing. Some of the newer technologies, like digital video recorders and TiVo, have additional features like the ability to pause live television, record multiple shows at once, and store content in the cloud for easy access from anywhere with an internet connection.