A1noun 1K

CD

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌsiː ˈdiː/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌsiː ˈdiː/"]/

Meaning of CD

a small disc on which sound or information is recorded. CDs can be played or read on various types of machines, including CD players and computers. (the abbreviation for ‘compact disc’)

In simple words: A small disc that holds music or data.

CD in a sentence

• I bought a new CD of my favorite band.
• He listened to the CD while driving to work.
• She recorded the lecture onto a CD for later use.
• The old CD is scratched and doesn't play well anymore.
• I still prefer listening to music on a CD rather than streaming online.

How to use CD

CDs are commonly used for music and data storage but are less popular now with digital downloads. Use in discussions about music and technology; not appropriate in informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone

Memory hint

Think of 'Compact Disc' as a 'Compact Disk'; it's a small circular disk!

Related words

Collocations with CD

• budget
• full-price
• mid-price
• insert
• play
• put on
• drive
• player
• burner
• on CD
• on a/​the CD

Synonyms for CD

• disc
• compact disc
• optical disc

Opposites of CD

• digital download
• streaming

Common mistakes with CD

• Confusing 'CD' with 'DVD', which holds more data.
• Using 'CD' as a verb; it’s a noun only.
• Assuming everyone knows what a CD is, especially younger generations.

Frequently asked questions about CD

What does CD mean?

A small disc that holds music or data.

What is the definition of CD?

a small disc on which sound or information is recorded. CDs can be played or read on various types of machines, including CD players and computers. (the abbreviation for ‘compact disc’)

How do you use CD in a sentence?

I bought a new CD of my favorite band.

Can you give another example of CD?

He listened to the CD while driving to work.

What are synonyms for CD?

Common alternatives include disc, compact disc, optical disc.

What is the opposite of CD?

Opposite meanings include digital download, streaming.

What words go with CD?

It commonly pairs with budget, full-price, mid-price, insert, play, put on, drive, player, burner, on CD, on a/​the CD.

What are common mistakes when using CD?

Confusing 'CD' with 'DVD', which holds more data. Using 'CD' as a verb; it’s a noun only. Assuming everyone knows what a CD is, especially younger generations.

How do you pronounce CD?

US: /["/ˌsiː ˈdiː/"]/, UK: /["/ˌsiː ˈdiː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use CD?

CDs are commonly used for music and data storage but are less popular now with digital downloads. Use in discussions about music and technology; not appropriate in informal contexts.

What CEFR level is CD?

"CD" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.