laser disk

noun

1. Computers, Television. optical disk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of laser disk¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Argon brushed past Foaly, pressing a laser disk into the console’s player.

From Literature

"I haven't laughed that hard since 'What About Bob?' came out on laser disk."

From Los Angeles Times

Experts say you'll get stronger protection with "suggestive" names—ones that indirectly and creatively convey the unique nature of your business, such as Coppertone for a suntan lotion, Pasta Pomodoro for an Italian restaurant chain, or Blu-ray for a laser disk player that uses blue-violet light.

From Inc

All are packed with advanced, IBM-designed technology, from the custom- made chips that replace plug-in cards to an optional laser disk that can hold 800,000 pages of text.

From Time Magazine Archive

Or the whole manual can become a videotape, laser disk, or CD-ROM, even network-distributed applications, to be called upon when necessary.

From Project Gutenberg

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