DVD

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)vē-ˈdē 

: 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 noun

a 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

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

The Monkey Physical Release Date The Monkey is available for pre-order on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025

The movie was released on DVD and Blu-ray, but the distribution deals pre-dated the streaming era. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025

Where to Buy Paddington In Peru Online Paddington In Peru will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, April 29. —Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025

The film is also heading for a physical release on April 29, already available for pre-order on Blu-ray and DVD, with bonus features set to be included, such as a commentary from the filmmakers and a making-of featurette. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

digital video disc

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

DVD

noun

ˌdē-ˌvē-ˈdē 

: 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