cd

1 of 5

abbreviation (1)

1

candela

2

candle

3

cord

Cd

2 of 5

symbol

cadmium

CD

3 of 5

noun (1)

ˌsē-ˈdē 

: certificate of deposit

CD

4 of 5

noun (2)

: a small optical disk usually containing recorded music or computer data

also : the content (such as music or a computer program) of a CD released as a unit

promoting her latest CD

CD

5 of 5

abbreviation (2)

1

carried down

2

civil defense

3

[French corps diplomatique] diplomatic corps

Examples of cd in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Read more: Best Place to Put Your Benefits: CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account In other states, the numbers of people claiming SSI benefits stayed roughly the same. —David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024

According to the auction house, the CD was recorded by Swift at age 11 during her years living in Reading, Pennsylvania, and shopped around during a trip to Nashville with her mom, Andrea. —Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024

Its sales were supported by eight vinyl variants (which totaled 15,000 of its overall sales), a standard CD, a CD with an alternative cover, and a boxed set containing a T-shirt and a CD. —Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 14 June 2024

Neuman will work to expand CD Baby’s services, succeeding CD Baby’s previous president, Scott Williams, who will remain a consultant to Downtown and CD Baby. —Thania Garcia, Variety, 12 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

compact disc

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1866, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1979, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cd

• CD-ROM

Kids Definition

CD

noun

ˌsē-dē

: a small plastic disk on which information (as music or computer data) is recorded digitally and read by using a laser

Medical Definition

cd

1 of 3 abbreviation

candela

Cd

2 of 3 symbol

cadmium

CD

3 of 3 abbreviation

1

cluster of differentiation

—used with a number to denote any of numerous antigenic proteins found chiefly on the surface of white blood cells (such as T cells or B cells) see cd4, cd8

2

communicable disease

3

constant drainage

4

contagious disease

5

convulsive disorder

6

curative dose

Legal Definition

CD

abbreviation

certificate of deposit