CD packaging

[/ˌsiː ˈdiː ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/]
nounpl: CD packagings
embalagem de CD
1. The protective container, case, or covering materials used to hold and protect compact discs (CDs), including the jewel case, digipak, or other protective housing
The CD packaging includes a plastic jewel case with artwork printed on the insert.
A embalagem de CD inclui uma caixa de plástico com arte impressa no encarte.
2. The complete presentation materials for a CD release, including the case design, artwork, booklet, and printed materials
The band spent considerable time designing the CD packaging to reflect their artistic vision.
A banda gastou bastante tempo projetando a embalagem de CD para refletir sua visão artística.
3. The physical structure and materials used in manufacturing CD cases for retail distribution
Eco-friendly CD packaging options have become increasingly popular among environmentally conscious manufacturers.
As opções de embalagem de CD ecológica se tornaram cada vez mais populares entre os fabricantes ambientalmente conscientes.
CD packaging became a significant art form during the 1990s and 2000s, with musicians and designers investing heavily in visual presentation. Although CD sales have declined with digital streaming, CD packaging remains important in niche markets, collector's editions, and nostalgic reissues. In Brazil and Portugal, the term 'embalagem de CD' remains relevant in discussions of music production and physical media, even as the industry shifts toward digital formats.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
CD casejewel casedigipakCD housingdisc packaging

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
embalagem de CD
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
embalagem de CD
Most common usage in the music industry center
Rio de Janeiro
embalagem de CD
Standard usage with occasional use of 'capa de CD'
Portugal
embalagem de CD
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'invólucro de CD'

Related Words

jewel casedigipakCD insertalbum artworkbookletshrink wrapplastic caseslipcase

Related Idioms & Phrases

judge a CD by its packaging
eye-catching packaging
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