CD-R

American

noun

a compact disc onto which data can be written but not erased or modified.

Etymology

Origin of CD-R

1985–90; C(ompact) D(isc)- R(ecordable)

Example Sentences

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When being burned in a writable CD-R drive, the angular speed of a CD varies to keep the linear speed constant where the disc is being written.

From Textbooks • Dec. 1, 2021

“This is such a wild concept to me, I feel so young,” Alyssa replied to one patient CD-R explainer.

From The Guardian • Oct. 24, 2018

Malone went for a “no cover” aesthetic, the look of a burned CD-R in a beer-tinted slimline jewel case.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2018

They put out a self-released EP in 2006, produced by Phil Ek, making 50 CD-R copies.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2017

Annette just smiled that new smile again and flipped me a CD-R disc.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

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