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

He uses a 3D scanner to assess his patients' teeth, and can see the wear over time.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

So far, A.I. boosters have been quick to take credit when their models hit a new benchmark in email-writing or 3D modeling.

From Salon ● 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

“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