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Laserdisc

name · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

name

Meaning 1

A home videodisc format of the 1980s, now obsolete.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A disc in this format.

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Usage: countable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A home videodisc in the Laserdisc format.

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History

Etymology

From laser + disc, a trademark.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 镭射影碟 (léishè yǐngdié) — type of videodisc
  • Chinese Mandarin: 激光視盤 /激光视盘 (jīguāng shìpán) — type of videodisc
  • Finnish: laserlevy — type of videodisc
  • Polish: dysk optyczny — type of videodisc
  • Russian: ла́зерный диск (lázernyj disk) — type of videodisc
  • Spanish: disco láser — type of videodisc
  • Xibe: ᠠᡞᠯ ᡩᡞ (ail di) — type of videodisc
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