Blu-ray

[ bloo-rey ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

Trademark.

an optical disk or an optical disk format for the storage of high-definition video and audio, having a much larger capacity than a DVD:
video games on Blu-ray; Blu-ray movies.

Blu-ray

noun

an optical disk used to store digital information such as high-definition video, and able to store more information than a standard DVD

Origin of Blu-ray¹

Blu-, respelling of blue (from the blue-violet laser used to read the disk) + (optical) ray

Origin of Blu-ray¹

C21: from the colour of the laser used to read and write this type of disc

This is partially because of the release of the film on DVD and Blu-ray.

It remains a Blu-ray player, however, and the experience has been streamlined from the PS3.

Please note that CURSE OF CHUCKY is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download.

Their series ‘The Untold History of the United States’ is now available on Blu-Ray and in paperback.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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