pdf

noun

ˌpē-(ˌ)dē-ˈef 

variants or PDF

: a computer file format for the transmission of a multimedia document that is not intended to be edited further and appears unaltered in most computer environments

also : a document that uses this format

Examples of pdf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Avoid social-media sellers offering screenshots or PDF tickets; use an official mobile transfer through the team’s ticket app instead. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

AcePDF Converter & Editor simplifies the process with tools to convert, edit, and manage PDFs in one place. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Adobe is launching a ChatGPT plugin featuring tools from more than 70 of its creative and productivity apps that handle creation of video, images, audio, PDFs and more. — David Bloom, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Nearly every pitch comes with a PDF or a link to the digital version on Net Galley. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

portable document format

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above