HDD

American

abbreviation

Computers.

hard disk drive: a storage device containing one or more spinning magnetic hard disks.

HDD British

abbreviation

computing hard disk drive

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Etymology

Origin of HDD

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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“Our conviction on the HDD space remains higher than any end-market we cover, and STX/WDC remain our most-preferred Overweight’s within our IT Hardware coverage,” Woodring wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

And while memory companies produce offerings for a diversified customer base, Woodring noted that data centers make up more than 80% of the revenue opportunity for HDD makers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Investors’ primary concern about the HDD market is that the current surge in demand will subside at some point soon, allowing supply to catch up and price growth to moderate.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

For one, the HDD market is only made up of three players, and two of them control 90% of the market, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“Our conviction on the HDD space remains higher than any end-market we cover, and STX/WDC remain our most-preferred Overweight’s within our IT Hardware coverage,” Woodring wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

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