Blu-ray

American  

[bloo-rey] / ˈbluˌreɪ /

Trademark.

1. an optical disk or an optical disk format for the storage of high-definition video and audio, having a much larger capacity than a DVD.

   video games on Blu-ray; Blu-ray movies.

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Blu-ray British  

noun

1. an optical disk used to store digital information such as high-definition video, and able to store more information than a standard DVD

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Etymology

Origin of Blu-ray

Blu-, respelling of blue (from the blue-violet laser used to read the disk) + (optical) ray

Example Sentences

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Blu-ray

That said, it has never been on Blu-ray and is available to stream from only a few scattered sites.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

For decades to come, high school kids — probably even a few high school teachers — are just going to pop in his Blu-ray and call it a day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

After Sony reported those numbers, rumors began circulating that the upcoming PS6 will be totally disc-free, making the Blu-ray reader a separately sold, optional piece of hardware.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

The Criterion Collection has just boxed them for its revived Eclipse line on Blu-ray.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026

Three years ago, Kino Lorber released a modest but inviting set on Blu-ray of just such description, plainly titled “French Noir Collection” and containing three obscure movies stunningly restored in 2K.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026