videodisc

or vid·e·o·disk

[ vid-ee-oh-disk ]

noun

1. record17

Word History and Origins

Origin of videodisc¹

First recorded in 1965–70; video, disk

Example Sentences

A 2018 manual posted online for such visits instructed cadres to observe Uighur homes for signs of extremism, like receiving outside visitors, religious hangings on walls, or watching videodiscs instead of television.

From Los Angeles Times

“I was not convinced we would be a success at the time because I had seen the failure of the videodisc, which was a nice product, technically speaking,” Immink says.

From The Guardian

A lavish set, consisting of two CDs, a Blu-ray audio and videodisc and an oversize booklet, was released in May alongside a limited edition of vinyl discs.

From New York Times

Previously, storage was limited to 30 gigabytes a month, about the data size of 300 yards of books on a shelf, or somewhat less than the information on a standard Blu-ray videodisc.

From New York Times

The consumer electronics business has produced some fierce marketing wars, but none is likely to be quite so cutthroat as the struggle that is starting for control of the videodisc industry.

From Time