DVR

noun

ˌdē-ˌvē-ˈär 

plural DVRs

: an electronic device that uses a hard drive for temporary storage of broadcast television programs

Examples of DVR in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Let’s throw it to DVR for that Pirates update. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 13 May 2026

But streaming has usurped DVR use as a way to watch TV after the fact and is now the path to big audiences for network shows. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026

Older analog cameras tend to link to a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) instead. — Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Mar. 2026

Sling Orange offers over 30 live channels, 50 hours of DVR storage, and the ability to stream on one device at a time. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

digital video recorder

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

DVR

noun

ˌdē-ˌvē-ˈär

plural DVRs

: a machine that is used to make and watch recordings of television programs

Etymology

from digital video recorder