"DVD" refers to the Digital Versatile Disc, an optical storage format launched in the mid-1990s. This entry explores its meaning, evolution from "Digital Video Disc," common uses in entertainment and data storage, and its cultural impact.

Explore "CD": its meaning as a compact disc for audio/data, its Latin roots ("compactus," "discus"), first use by Philips/Sony in 1979, and real-world examples.