First Known Use: 1983
Dictionary
CD–ROM
noun \ˌsē-ˌdē-ˈräm\
: a small plastic disk on which large amounts of information (such as books, pictures, or computer programs) are stored in a form that cannot be changed
Full Definition of CD-ROM
: a CD containing computer data that cannot be altered
See CD–ROM defined for English-language learners
See CD-ROM defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of CD-ROM
compact disc read-only memory
CD-ROM Defined for Kids
CD–ROM
noun \ˌsē-ˌdē-ˈräm\
Definition of CD-ROM for Kids
: a CD that contains computer data that cannot be changed
Learn More About CD-ROM
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up CD-ROM? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).