HD DVD, also known as High Definition DVD, is a discontinued high-density optical disc format. Although it is no longer actively produced, there are still several synonyms that are commonly used to describe this format. Some of the most common synonyms include high-definition disc, HD disc, high-definition optical disc, and high-density video disc. Additionally, the term "Blu-ray" is often used colloquially to refer to HD DVDs since they were the main competitor to the Blu-ray disc format. While HD DVDs may no longer be the standard for high-definition video, their impact on the industry is still felt today, and their popularity has contributed to the evolution of the modern media landscape.