noun

DVD

A disc used to store video or other digital data.

She inserts the DVD and presses play on the remote.

Etymology

DVD is an initialism associated with digital video disc and digital versatile disc. The expansions reflect its use both for recorded video and for more general digital storage.

More examples

We borrow DVDs from the library for movie night.
He saves a copy of his photos on a DVD.
This DVD skips because its surface is scratched.

Forms

DVD · DVDs

Similar words

disc: A broader term covering DVDs, CDs, and other formats.
CD: A similar optical disc with less storage capacity.