cd

1 of 5

abbreviation (1)

1
candela
2
candle
3
cord

Cd

2 of 5

symbol

cadmium

CD

4 of 5

noun (2)

: a small optical disk usually containing recorded music or computer data
also : the content (such as music or a computer program) of a CD released as a unit
promoting her latest CD

CD

5 of 5

abbreviation (2)

1
carried down
2
civil defense
3
[French corps diplomatique] diplomatic corps

Examples of cd in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
According to the auction house, the CD was recorded by Swift at age 11 during her years living in Reading, Pennsylvania, and shopped around during a trip to Nashville with her mom, Andrea. Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024 Its sales were supported by eight vinyl variants (which totaled 15,000 of its overall sales), a standard CD, a CD with an alternative cover, and a boxed set containing a T-shirt and a CD. Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 14 June 2024 Neuman will work to expand CD Baby’s services, succeeding CD Baby’s previous president, Scott Williams, who will remain a consultant to Downtown and CD Baby. Thania Garcia, Variety, 12 June 2024 The innovation paved the way for semiconductor lasers used in CD players, fiber optics, and other applications. IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024 Sixth album Neon Pill, featuring the Alternative Airplay-topping title track, is the band’s first album in five years, and is for sale in five vinyl variants and a standard CD edition. Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 May 2024 The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story documentary was released by Disney in 2009, which came alongside The Sherman Brothers Songbook CD, featuring 42 years of their Disney work. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024 Available to preorder in a variety of formats including digital, CD, and a vinyl set that includes a bonus 7″ of solo McCartney performances recorded in Abbey Road Studios’ backyard, the live-in-studio album has also been newly mixed for its official release. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024 Those events have featured companies like the Mechanical Licensing Collective, CD Baby, Bandcamp, TropiSounds, Songtrust, Symphonic Distribution, Syntax Creative, Switchchord and Music Audience Exchange. Ed Christman, Billboard, 15 May 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

compact disc

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1866, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1979, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cd was in 1866

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Cite this Entry

“Cd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cd. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

CD

noun
ˌsē-dē
: a small plastic disk on which information (as music or computer data) is recorded digitally and read by using a laser

Medical Definition

cd

1 of 3 abbreviation
candela

Cd

2 of 3 symbol
cadmium

CD

3 of 3 abbreviation
1
cluster of differentiation
used with a number to denote any of numerous antigenic proteins found chiefly on the surface of white blood cells (such as T cells or B cells)
see cd4, cd8
2
communicable disease
3
constant drainage
4
contagious disease
5
convulsive disorder
6
curative dose

Legal Definition

CD

abbreviation
certificate of deposit

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