3D

American  

[three-dee] / ˈθriˈdi /

Or 3-D

adjective

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

   3D movies.

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noun

1. a three-dimensional form or appearance.

   My dreams are always in 3D.

Etymology

Origin of 3D

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55

Example Sentences

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3D

Some parents say they prefer this method to a 3D model, because they can get more detail from audio description of the image than from physical touch.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Lauren Truslow, CEO of 3D Enviro, a Virginia company that does identification and abatement of hazardous materials, said the lack of a decision on TPS has been stressful and costly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

Everything has been designed and built in-house, using recycled materials to reduce costs and environmental impact, produced using 3D printers that thump away constantly in the background.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

I let go of the blaster and push my 3D glasses to the top of my head.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera