plural DVRs
: an electronic device that uses a hard drive for temporary storage of broadcast television programs

Examples of DVR in a Sentence

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Within a week of premiering new episodes, all the aforementioned hits bring in anywhere from 7 to 11 million viewers just from linear telecasts and DVR replays — a substantial number, though obviously a lot fewer overall than what similar smashes drew 20 years ago. Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024 As for the difference between the plans, Pro includes 180 channels, 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR, and the ability to watch on up to 10 screens at once. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024 The representative also noted that all DVR content should be able to be fast-forwarded. PCMAG, 26 Nov. 2024 Anchoring Friday evening, Happy’s Place on NBC is averaging 4.6 million viewers and a 0.4 rating among adults 18-49 (with DVR usage), according to Nielsen, which on an evening marred by low HUT (household using television) levels is considered a winner. Marc Berman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Something like The Bear has a better chance of taking off through word of mouth, especially when audiences don’t have to tune in for a linear premiere or remember to set a DVR. Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2024 Philo offers more than 70 channels, as well as an unlimited DVR service. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024 By the show’s end in 2010, DVR use was far more common, DVDs were on the way out, and streaming had become the TV viewing method of choice for many, trends that would only accelerate in the decade that followed. Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024 The film ends with Terry retrieving the digital video recorder (DVR) from Marston’s police car before sitting down on a bench in the hospital. Samantha Stutsman, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

digital video recorder

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of DVR was in 1996

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“DVR.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DVR. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

DVR

noun
ˌdē-ˌvē-ˈär
plural DVRs
: a machine that is used to make and watch recordings of television programs
Etymology

from digital video recorder

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