laserdisc

British  

/ ˈleɪzəˌdɪsk /

noun

1. a disk similar in size to a long-playing record, on which data is stored in pits in a similar way to data storage on a compact disc, used esp for storing high-quality video

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Example Sentences

Other nominees included a laserdisc for Blondie’s “Eat To The Beat Album” — good stuff — and something called “The First National Kidisc,” also a laserdisc with interactive games for kids.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2022

After the industry crashed in 1984, Weaver and Fletcher were waiting for the next laserdisc contract to come along when they started fiddling with the new Commodore Amiga computer.

From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2018

Perhaps best of the bunch is the return of the 102-minute long ultimate documentary about “Close Encounters” from filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau that was originally included on the 1997 laserdisc release of the movie.

From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2017

“Human Highway” originally had a limited theatrical run in 1982, then was released in a different edit on VHS tape and laserdisc in 1995.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2016

Here's a blast from the past for gamers of a certain age: Don Bluth's Space Ace, which back in 1984 came from the same laserdisc studio that made Dragon's Lair.

From The Guardian • Jan. 4, 2013