cd

1 of 5

abbreviation (1)

1

candela

2

candle

3

cord

Cd

2 of 5

symbol

cadmium

CD

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noun (1)

ˌsē-ˈdē 

: certificate of deposit

CD

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noun (2)

: a small optical disk usually containing recorded music or computer data

also : the content (such as music or a computer program) of a CD released as a unit

promoting her latest CD

CD

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abbreviation (2)

1

carried down

2

civil defense

3

[French corps diplomatique] diplomatic corps

Examples of cd in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Recently, the album was finally issued on CD and vinyl, which clearly had a noticeable effect on its performance. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024

The reissue will also be available as a standalone LP and CD with the 2024 mix, a double-disc CD with the 2024 mix and album sessions, a picture-disc LP, and a cassette. —Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024

The release of the CD version powers the track by the duo consisting of Kento Nakajima and Tatsuya Kitani to its highest position yet. —Billboard Japan, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2024

Target also has the CD version on sale for $12.99 here. —Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

compact disc

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1866, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1979, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cd

• CD-ROM

Kids Definition

CD

noun

ˌsē-dē

: a small plastic disk on which information (as music or computer data) is recorded digitally and read by using a laser

Medical Definition

cd

1 of 3 abbreviation

candela

Cd

2 of 3 symbol

cadmium

CD

3 of 3 abbreviation

1

cluster of differentiation

—used with a number to denote any of numerous antigenic proteins found chiefly on the surface of white blood cells (such as T cells or B cells) see cd4, cd8

2

communicable disease

3

constant drainage

4

contagious disease

5

convulsive disorder

6

curative dose

Legal Definition

CD

abbreviation

certificate of deposit