read-only memory

noun

, Computers.

1. ROM.

read only memory

noun

1. See ROM

read-only memory

/ rēd′ōn′lē /

1. See ROM

Word History and Origins

Origin of read-only memory¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Because the machine had only a tiny read-only memory, Gates had to fit it into just 16 kilobytes.

From The Guardian

The sites made old games available in the Rom format, which is typically a copy of all the data on the read-only memory of a video game cartridge.

From BBC

For many years, communities of gamers have created ROMs - read-only memory - images of games.

From BBC

In essence, the disks are its read-only memory, giving the automaton a repertory of three poems — two in French and one in English — and four drawings, including one of a Chinese temple.

From New York Times