2D

American  

[too-dee] / ˈtuˈdi /

Or 2-D

adjective

1. of, relating to, or representing something in two dimensions; two-dimensional.

   2D computer graphics.

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noun

1. a two-dimensional form or appearance.

   The theater is showing that film in 2D and in 3D.

Etymology

Origin of 2D

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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2D

Cinematographer Brandon Trost does an incredible job blending classic 2D animation into drab law offices and conference rooms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Fans of the "GTA" series, which dates back to 1997 when the first 2D game was released, have been waiting 13 years for a new installment since 2013's "GTA V."

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

The “Mandalorian and Grogu” director shared a first look at his miniseries, “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit,” a hybrid live-action and hand-drawn 2D animated show expected to hit Disney+ in February.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026

Scientists found that when 2D materials are paired with insulating layers required for electronic devices, an unavoidable atomic-scale gap forms between them.

From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026

I looked, but all I saw was three people moving through the dark, carrying stuff from a pickup truck to unit 2D.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez