disc case

[/dɪsk keɪs/]
nounpl: disc cases
estojo de disco
1. A protective container or holder designed to store and protect optical discs such as CDs, DVDs, or Blu-rays
I kept all my DVDs in plastic disc cases on the shelf.
Eu guardava todos os meus DVDs em estojos de disco de plástico na prateleira.
2. The outer packaging or jewel case that typically contains a single optical disc and its accompanying artwork or documentation
The disc case included liner notes and album artwork.
O estojo do disco incluía notas de rodapé e arte do álbum.
Disc cases became iconic storage items during the CD and DVD era (1990s-2010s) in both Brazil and the USA. While streaming has reduced their prevalence, they remain collectible items for music and film enthusiasts, particularly for special editions and vinyl-adjacent aesthetic appreciation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
jewel casedisc holderCD caseDVD casedisc container

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estojo de disco
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Brazil
caixa de CD
More common informal term for CD cases specifically
Portugal
capa de disco
Portuguese preference, emphasizing the cover aspect
Portugal
estojo de disco
Also used in Portugal, formal term

Related Words

optical discCDDVDBlu-raystoragepackagingalbum artwork
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