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

New Character Customization Options CD Projekt Red faced a lot of criticism for the lack of meaningful character customization options in Cyberpunk. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

To help ensure a successful rollout, the right CI/CD tools and training programs are critical to ensure standardization of toolsets and processes across teams. —Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

For character customization, developer CD Projekt Red is introducing a bunch of additional options to make your V, as detailed in a blog post. —Jay Peters, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024

Previously available only as a digital album, Swift fans can now purchase the CD for $17.99 and vinyl for $59.99 exclusively at Target. —Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 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