Compact Disc (Noun)
Meaning
A digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The store had a large selection of compact discs, including hard-to-find titles.
- The compact disc was invented in the 1980s as a successor to vinyl records.
- She inserted the compact disc into the car's player and listened to her favorite album on the way home.
- The compact disc was touted as a more durable and higher-quality alternative to cassette tapes.
- Before streaming became popular, music lovers often purchased compact discs to build their collections.