compact disc
noun
a type of compact disk developed to store and play back music.
compact discs
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pluralof compact disc.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Likewise, records can be stored on vinyl or compact discs.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026
When the Taiwanese island of Nangan was cut off in 2023, doctors copied medical records onto compact discs when evacuating emergency patients to the main island.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
CDs, or compact discs, usually have a printed side and a shiny side, which reflects lasers used by CD players to read the data they contain.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
When compact discs hit the marketplace in 1982, retailers were quick to pronounce the death of long-playing vinyl records.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2024
In 2016, North Korean balloons carrying trash, compact discs and propaganda leaflets caused damage to cars and other property in South Korea.
From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2024
