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DVD


DVD

noun \ˌdē-(ˌ)vē-ˈdē\

Definition of DVD

: a high-capacity optical disk format; also : an optical disk using such a format and containing especially a video recording (as a movie) or computer data

Examples of DVD

  1. The movie just came out on DVD.
  2. Do you want to pick up a few DVDs for the weekend?

Origin of DVD

digital video disc
First Known Use: 1993

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