To save this word, you'll need to log in.
\ ˌdē-ˌvē-ˈär 
\
\ plural DVRs
Definition of DVR
: an electronic device that uses a hard drive for temporary storage of broadcast television programs
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for DVR
DVR
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of DVR
: a machine that is used to make and watch recordings of television programs
See the full definition for DVR in the English Language Learners Dictionary
DVR
noun\ ˌdē-ˌvē-ˈär \
plural DVRs
Kids Definition of DVR
: a machine that is used to make and watch recording of television programs
Comments on DVR
What made you want to look up DVR? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Original Meanings Quiz
- Which of the following is the earliest known sense of the word awe?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Share DVR
Time Traveler for DVR
The first known use of DVR was in 1996
See more words from the same year