cd

1 of 5

abbreviation (1)

1

candela

2

candle

3

cord

Cd

2 of 5

symbol

cadmium

CD

3 of 5

noun (1)

ˌsē-ˈdē 

: certificate of deposit

CD

4 of 5

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

5 of 5

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

The compilation re-enters the Official Albums Sales chart at No. 58, and on the ranking of the top-selling physical releases (on any medium, such as CD or vinyl) at No. 74. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Net profits from pre-orders of the CD and vinyl in his webstore benefitted four charity organizations. —Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024

The 28-song album was available for purchase in seven vinyl variants, three CD variants, a cassette tape and three download album variants. —Thania Garcia, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024

Hot 100 since then and soared 73-1 powered by sales with the release of the CD on Oct. 2. —Billboard Japan, Billboard, 9 Oct. 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