First Known Use: 1993
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DVD
noun \ˌdē-(ˌ)vē-ˈdē\
: a computer disk that contains a large amount of information (such as a movie); also : a movie that is recorded on a DVD
Full Definition of DVD
: a high-capacity optical disk format; also : an optical disk using such a format and containing especially a video recording (as a movie) or computer data
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Origin of DVD
digital video disc
DVD Defined for Kids
DVD
noun \ˌdē-ˌvē-ˈdē\
plural DVDs
Definition of DVD for Kids
: a plastic disk that is used to store information (as computer data or a movie) and is read using a laser
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