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noun

CD

A compact disc used to store recorded sound or digital data.

She inserts a CD into the player beside the speakers.

Etymology
cEnglishcompact
+dEnglishdisc

CD takes the initials of compact disc. The name identifies the small disc format that stores recordings or other digital information for reading by an optical device.

More examples

  • The album is available on CD.
  • He stores the photographs on a writable CD.
  • Several old CDs fill the shelf above the stereo.

Forms

CD · CDs

Similar words

DVD
A related optical disc generally offering greater storage capacity.
record
A different physical sound medium, usually a vinyl disc.