tapesponding

English

Etymology

From tapespondent +‎ -ing, or (audio) tape +‎ corresponding.

Noun

tapesponding (uncountable)

1. (dated) Friendly communication by means of early audio tape recordings sent in the post, as engaged in by tapespondents.
   • 1961 May, “Small Advertisements”, in Trains Illustrated, page ix:

     Friendly Folk Association, Torquay (est. 1943). Social introductions, Pen-friends, Book-lovers, Stamps, Photography, Tapesponding, etc., 100 countries.