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 movie has been released on DVD and Blu-ray. — Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026

It was initially offered in 2003’s deluxe Alien Quadrilogy home video DVD box set. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026

Four featurettes are included with the DVD-digital bundle, all featuring interviews with cast and crew. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 June 2026

The horror sequel is now available on digital platforms and will later release on Blu-ray and DVD June 16. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026

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