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DVD
noun
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Definition of DVD
: an optical disk 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
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DVD
noun
English Language Learners Definition of DVD
: a computer disk that contains a large amount of information (such as a movie)
also
: a movie that is recorded on a DVD
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DVD
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plural DVDs
Kids Definition of DVD
: a plastic disk that is used to store information (as computer data or a movie) and is read using a laser
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