compact disc

American  

noun

compact discs plural

1. a type of compact disk developed to store and play back music.

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compact disc British  

/ ˈkɒmpækt /

noun

1. Abbreviation: CD.   CAD.  Also called: compact audio disc.  a small digital audio disc on which sound is recorded as a series of metallic pits enclosed in PVC; the disc is spun by the compact disc player and read by an optical laser system

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• compact discs
  plural

Example Sentences

In the Southside Park neighborhood, Binchoyaki is a sassy little izakaya, where perky 1960s-era oldies play and the open kitchen makes the compact dining room feel like a party.

From New York Times • May 31, 2018

Ms. Ray has had a hand in designing every piece, adding useful elements like napkin drawers in compact dining sets for New York apartments and clever ways to hide electrical cords in night stands.

From New York Times • May 8, 2018

It often ends with Kawai strolling through the compact dining room, making sure everyone is happy.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2017

Related Words

• album
• disk