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

Phosphorus is also capable of forming stable 2D structures.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

While giving no release date for the remakes, it unexpectedly announced a side-scrolling 2D prequel game Sons of Sparta with immediate release.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

The strong sensing performance of 2D materials supports the development of integrated platforms that combine light sources and detectors into a single system.

From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026

In fact, first-time director Ugo Bienvenu conjures not one but two apocalyptic climate futures for his 2D time-travel odyssey, produced by actor Natalie Portman and distributed by Neon in an English-language version.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

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