Blu-ray

[ bloo-rey ]

Trademark.

1. an optical disk or an optical disk format for the storage of high-definition video and audio, having a much larger capacity than a DVD:

   video games on Blu-ray; Blu-ray movies.

Blu-ray

noun

1. an optical disk used to store digital information such as high-definition video, and able to store more information than a standard DVD

Word History and Origins

Origin of Blu-ray¹

Blu-, respelling of blue (from the blue-violet laser used to read the disk) + (optical) ray

Word History and Origins

Origin of Blu-ray¹

C21: from the colour of the laser used to read and write this type of disc

Example Sentences

It’s great for anyone less familiar with controllers and gaming in general, and comes with more standard buttons that can be used to control your Xbox One, TV, Blu-ray, or the streaming apps you use the most.

From Popular-Science

It produces everything from Blu-ray players to smart speakers to televisions to smartphones and beyond.

From Popular-Science

This is partially because of the release of the film on DVD and Blu-ray.

From The Daily Beast

It remains a Blu-ray player, however, and the experience has been streamlined from the PS3.

From The Daily Beast

Please note that CURSE OF CHUCKY is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download.

From The Daily Beast

Their series ‘The Untold History of the United States’ is now available on Blu-Ray and in paperback.

From The Daily Beast