What is another word for compact disk?
Pronunciation: [kəmpˈakt dˈɪsk] (IPA) 
A compact disk, also known as a CD, is a storage medium used to store digital data. It has been around for quite some time, but with advancements in technology, many other terms have emerged as synonyms for CDs. Discs, laser discs, optical discs, music discs, data discs and memory discs are all alternate names that are sometimes used to refer to compact discs. However, CDs have now been largely replaced by more modern technologies such as mp3 and digital downloads, which are more convenient and offer greater storage capacity. Nevertheless, CDs remain an important part of music and data storage history and their legacy can still be felt in modern times.
