DVD

abbreviation for

1. an optical disk that can store a very large amount of digital data, as text, music, or images.

DVD

abbreviation for

1. digital versatile or digital video disk: an optical disk used to store audio, video, or computer data, esp feature films for home viewing

DVD

/ dē′vē-dē′ /

1. A compact disk designed to store large amounts of data, especially high-resolution audio-visual material.

DVD

1. An abbreviation for d igital v ersatile d isc or d igital v ideo d isc. A DVD is a high-capacity disc storage system. It is often preferred to move videotapes for its superior sound and video quality.

Word History and Origins

Origin of DVD¹

1990–95; originally d(igital) v(ideo) d(isk) ; then d(igital) v(ersatile) d(isk) ; now an abbreviation only

Example Sentences

I succeeded, and my mum drove me two hours with one of my school friends to go to a gig in Bournemouth – a show which was added in order to record the band’s tour DVD.

From BBC

Trees will be delivered with stakes, ties, arbor guards and an instructional DVD on tree planting and maintenance.

From Los Angeles Times

I do remember because they called me and said they wanted to do an extra DVD feature where they show how the script gets made and delivered to us when it’s ready.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’d love a DVD,” she deadpanned, “but they don’t send DVD sets anymore. I ask them every time.”

From Los Angeles Times

"In Japan, the CD+DVD is still far ahead of digital because merchandise is a key part of the j-pop live experience and establishing a history at home is the ultimate homage," she said.

From BBC