DVD
noun
: an optical disc using a high-capacity format and containing especially a video recording (such as a movie) or computer data
a collection of DVDs
a film that is now available on DVD
—often used before another nouna DVD player/disk
also
: the high-capacity format used on such a disk
DVD also offers the potential of playing various foreign-language audio tracks. —
Eric K. Gill
Eric K. Gill 
Examples of DVD in a Sentence
The movie just came out on DVD.
Do you want to pick up a few DVDs for the weekend?
Recent Examples on the Web
Dune: Part Two is on digital Tuesday, April 16, then available to buy on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD May 14.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Ahead of the Blu-ray and DVD release of Good Burger 2, PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at a blooper reel featuring stars Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, as well as Leslie Jones, who plays the sister of Thompson's character Dexter Reed.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
The Marvels is now available to stream on Disney+ and available to purchase on DVD and Blu-ray.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
In its 27-year history, Netflix has gone through a major transformation from its origins as a DVD rental-by-mail service into a streaming platform that’s watched—and binged—by more than 260 million people today.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024
But reader defenses of TPB, spurred by my review of the TPB DVD, show how some conservatives have given up the moral high ground.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2024
One of the first things Cris Williams did when building his home theater was buy the Da-Lite screen that rolls down from the ceiling, the Panasonic projector, Boston Acoustics speakers, Yamaha receiver and Samsung DVD player.
—Maria L. La Ganga, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
The Marvels is available on all major digital retailers on Jan. 16; the film will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD Feb. 13.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
Of the three sectors, recorded music sales are in third place, trailing both games and video (comprising of video-on-demand subscription services such as Netflix and DVD sales), which totaled £4.7 billion ($6 billion) and £4.9 billion ($6.2 billion) respectively.
—Richard Smirke, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2024
Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Ahead of the Blu-ray and DVD release of Good Burger 2, PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at a blooper reel featuring stars Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, as well as Leslie Jones, who plays the sister of Thompson's character Dexter Reed.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
The Marvels is now available to stream on Disney+ and available to purchase on DVD and Blu-ray.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
In its 27-year history, Netflix has gone through a major transformation from its origins as a DVD rental-by-mail service into a streaming platform that’s watched—and binged—by more than 260 million people today.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024
But reader defenses of TPB, spurred by my review of the TPB DVD, show how some conservatives have given up the moral high ground.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Feb. 2024
One of the first things Cris Williams did when building his home theater was buy the Da-Lite screen that rolls down from the ceiling, the Panasonic projector, Boston Acoustics speakers, Yamaha receiver and Samsung DVD player.
—Maria L. La Ganga, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
The Marvels is available on all major digital retailers on Jan. 16; the film will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD Feb. 13.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
Of the three sectors, recorded music sales are in third place, trailing both games and video (comprising of video-on-demand subscription services such as Netflix and DVD sales), which totaled £4.7 billion ($6 billion) and £4.9 billion ($6.2 billion) respectively.
—Richard Smirke, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
digital video disc
First Known Use
1993, in the meaning defined above
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“DVD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DVD. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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DVD
noun
: a high-capacity plastic disk on which information (as computer data or a movie) is recorded digitally and read by using a laser
Etymology
from digital video disc
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