Synonyms for

Cds

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

Definition

CDs is short for compact discs. They are small, flat, circular discs used to store music, movies, or other digital data.

Synonyms & similar words

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Common collocations

  • buy cds
  • listen to cds
  • record cds
  • burn cds
  • play cds
  • rip cds
  • collect cds

Word family

noun CD

Usage note

CD is an initialism for 'Compact Disc'. While still understood, it is largely obsolete as a format for music and data storage, having been replaced by digital streaming and cloud storage.

Example sentences

  1. I have a collection of CDs from my favorite bands.
  2. My mom listens to her old CDs from the 90s.
  3. We watched a movie on a DVD instead of streaming it online.
  4. I bought a vinyl record player to listen to my dad's old albums.

Quotes

  • I think CDs are closer to the vinyl experience than anything else we have.
  • I'm a dinosaur when it comes to music, so I buy CDs.
  • I just had to convince my mom that CDs were better than cassettes.

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