CD-ROM

[ see-dee-rom ]
/ ˈsiˌdiˈrɒm /

noun

a compact disk on which a large amount of digitized read-only data can be stored.
Compare ROM.

Origin of CD-ROM

c(ompact) d(isk) r(ead-)o(nly) m(emory)

British Dictionary definitions for cd-rom

CD-ROM
/ (-ˈrɒm) /

noun

compact disc read-only memory; a compact disc used with a computer system as a read-only optical disk

Scientific definitions for cd-rom

CD-ROM
[ sēdē′rŏm ]

A compact disk containing permanently stored data that cannot be altered.

Cultural definitions for cd-rom

CD-ROM

An acronym for compact disc-read only memory. Commonly known as CDs, these plastic discs hold information that can be read by laser. (Compare magnetic tape.)