2D

American  

[too-dee] / ˈtuˈdi /

Or 2-D

adjective

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

   2D computer graphics.

---

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

See Examples For:

2D

Note: WSJ interpretation that shows a 2D horizontal cross-section of OpenAI’s 3D simulation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Here in this alt-world Albuquerque, 2D creatures coexist with mundane strip malls.

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

“So these loops are elevation lines. A topo map shows the contours of the land, from the highest mountain peak to the lowest valley. Think of it as 3D on a 2D piece of paper.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila