Synonyms for

Cd

Verb / ˌsi:ˈdi: / Another word for cd — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

CD stands for 'Compact Disc', which is a type of digital storage medium for music, data, and other digital content.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

cease terminate discontinue conclude

Informal

stop quit pack it in call it a day

Literary

desist forebear abate

Antonyms

start begin initiate commence launch originate

Common collocations

  • cd player
  • cd rom
  • cd burner
  • cd collection
  • cd case
  • cd rack
  • play a cd
  • burn a cd

Word family

noun CD
verb CD

Usage note

CD is an initialism for 'Compact Disc'. While it can be used as a verb informally (e.g., 'to CD a song'), this usage is not widely accepted in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I bought a CD of my favorite movie soundtrack.
  2. The CD player was broken, so we couldn't listen to music.
  3. My dad still has a big collection of CDs from the 90s.
  4. I burned a CD with all my favorite songs on it.
  5. The CD-ROM contained all the necessary software for installation.

Quotes

  • Music is the soundtrack of your life. Play it on repeat with a CD.
  • A CD is like a time capsule for your favorite songs.
  • One day, people will look back at CDs like we look back at vinyl records.

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