DVR

noun

ˌdē-ˌvē-ˈär How to pronounce DVR (audio)
plural DVRs
: an electronic device that uses a hard drive for temporary storage of broadcast television programs

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Watson averages just under 6.8 million viewers per episode in Nielsen’s linear data (which includes a week of DVR playback but doesn’t include streaming). — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025 Sling is also offering a 10-year-anniversary special that includes $10 off your first month, free AMC+ for the rest of the year, one free month of Max and unlimited DVR. — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

digital video recorder

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of DVR was in 1996

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DVR

noun
ˌdē-ˌvē-ˈär
plural DVRs
: a machine that is used to make and watch recordings of television programs
Etymology

from digital video recorder

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