ssd
/ˌɛs ˌɛs ˈdiː/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a part inside a computer that stores information and works very fast.
When to Use
⚙️Technical💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“My new laptop has an SSD, so it starts up in seconds.”
“You should upgrade your old hard drive to an SSD for better speed.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A solid-state drive, a storage device that uses flash memory to store data, faster than a traditional hard drive.
“Upgrading from an HDD to an SSD significantly improved the computer's boot time.”
Related Words
Synonyms:
solid-state drivestorage drive
Antonyms:
hard disk driveHDD
Word Family:
SSDs