: 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 Open to all, the DVD and Blu-ray fair has become an audience favorite at the Lumière Film Festival, so much so that the number of companies taking part is rising. Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2024 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is on digital Oct. 8, then on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Nov. 19. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024 As for the newest installment, Deadpool & Wolverine drops on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD disc on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Oct. 2024 The second highest grossing movie of the year, Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, will hit digital on Oct. 1 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on Oct. 22. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for DVD 

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Word History

Etymology

digital video disc

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of DVD was in 1993

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“DVD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DVD. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

: 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

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