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

Venom: The Last Dance Physical Release Date Venom: The Last Dance is available now for pre-order on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD collector's edition Steelbook and will be released on January 21, 2025. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024

The film has had several theatrical premieres, and continues to do so, and became available on DVD and Blu-ray on November 19th. —Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 3 Dec. 2024

Open to all, the DVD and Blu-ray fair has become an audience favorite at the Lumière Film Festival, so much so that the number of companies taking part is rising. —Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2024

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is on digital Oct. 8, then on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Nov. 19. —Tommy McArdle, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024

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