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DVD

UK /["/ˌdiː viː ˈdiː/"]/US /["/ˌdiː viː ˈdiː/"]/

Definition

a disk on which large amounts of information, especially films, photographs and video, can be stored, for use on a DVD player or computer (the abbreviation for ‘digital versatile disc’ or ‘digital videodisc’)

In simple words: A small disc used to watch movies or store data.

Examples

  • Let's just stay in and **watch a DVD**.
  • a **DVD recorder**
  • a DVD drive
  • Is it **available on DVD **yet?
  • Consumers are demanding high-quality DVD playback.
  • I haven't seen the first DVD so I can't compare them.
  • Pop this DVD in and sit back and relax.
  • The first edition of the album comes with a bonus DVD.
  • The movie is available in DVD format.
  • a multi-region DVD player

Usage notes

Use 'DVD' when talking about movies and media. Not typically used in very formal writing. Avoid using it for modern streaming contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'Double Vision Disc' — it helps you see movies twice as well.

Collocations

  • blank
  • recordable
  • rewritable
  • see
  • view
  • watch
  • player
  • recorder
  • drive
  • on DVD
  • DVD  of

Synonyms

  • digital video disc
  • movie disc
  • video disc

Antonyms

  • Blu-ray
  • digital download
  • streaming

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'CD' which is used for music.
  • Using 'DVDs' in singular contexts.
  • Assuming all movies are available on DVD.