high-definition
adjective
high-def·i·ni·tion
ˈhī-ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən 
: being or relating to an often digital television system that has either 720 or 1080 scan lines per frame and a wide-screen format
high definition
noun
a program broadcast in high definition
Examples of high-definition in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Nebula comes in at a fraction of the price, and includes a high-definition mic for calls.
—
New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Streaming a high-definition video takes about 25 million bps.
—Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Cost for a Netflix subscription runs as high as $22.99, which is the platform's premium ad-free tier that includes unlimited movies and shows streaming in 4K ultra high-definition.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The car is outfitted with Sony 4K cameras, radars, lidar, high-definition GPS, and other sensors.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for high-definition 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Streaming a high-definition video takes about 25 million bps.
—Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Cost for a Netflix subscription runs as high as $22.99, which is the platform's premium ad-free tier that includes unlimited movies and shows streaming in 4K ultra high-definition.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The car is outfitted with Sony 4K cameras, radars, lidar, high-definition GPS, and other sensors.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for high-definition
Dictionary Entries Near high-definition
Cite this Entry
“High-definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-definition. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share