Meaning of the word "compact disc" in English

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compact disc

US /ˈkɑːm.pækt ˌdɪsk/
UK /ˈkɑːm.pækt ˌdɪsk/
"compact disc" picture

Noun

1.

a small plastic disc on which music or other digital information is stored, and from which it can be read using a laser

Example:
She put a compact disc into the player.
Many people still prefer listening to music on compact discs.
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