DVD

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)vē-ˈdē 

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

a collection of DVDs

a film that is now available on DVD

—often used before another noun

a DVD player/disk

also : the high-capacity format used on such a disk

DVD also offers the potential of playing various foreign-language audio tracks.

—Eric K. Gill

Examples of DVD in a Sentence

The movie just came out on DVD.

Do you want to pick up a few DVDs for the weekend?

Recent Examples on the Web

The Long Walk Physical Release Date The Long Walk is now available for pre-order on 4K Ultra HD, DVD, and Blu-ray formats. —Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025

Analog Insomnia – World Premiere In a world of streaming, one man risks it all to return a DVD. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025

Trick ‘r Treat was unceremoniously dumped straight to DVD in 2009, but the film — an anthology set on Halloween night that tells interlocking spooky tales starring Dylan Baker, Anna Paquin, and Brian Cox — managed to become a cult classic regardless. —James Grebey, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025

Unfortunately, Thirtysomething is still languishing in streaming purgatory, with the show only available to watch on DVD. —Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

digital video disc

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

DVD

noun

ˌdē-ˌvē-ˈdē 

: a high-capacity plastic disk on which information (as computer data or a movie) is recorded digitally and read by using a laser

Etymology

from digital video disc