WORD MEANING
Optical drive meaning
OP-ti-kul DRYV · noun
A device in a computer that reads and writes data from optical discs like CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs using laser technology.
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A component used in some gaming consoles to read game discs.
A hardware device in audio equipment that plays or records optical media.
The term primarily refers to computer hardware but can also be used in other electronic devices that use optical discs.
Examples
I installed a new optical drive to read DVDs on my computer.
The laptop no longer includes an optical drive, so you'll need an external one.