listen to a CD
/ˈlɪsən tuː ə ˌsiːˈdiː/
Meaning
To play and hear music or audio stored on a physical compact disc (CD). While digital streaming is more common now, this phrase is still widely used to refer to playing physical media.
Examples
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My dad still likes to listen to a CD in his car while driving.
My dad still likes to listen to a CD in his car while driving.
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I bought a new album yesterday, and I can't wait to listen to the CD.
I bought a new album yesterday, and I can't wait to listen to the CD.
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She sat on the sofa to listen to a CD of classical music.
She sat on the sofa to listen to a CD of classical music.
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Do you still listen to a CD, or do you stream all your music now?
Do you still listen to a CD, or do you stream all your music now?
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He used to listen to a CD every night before going to sleep.
He used to listen to a CD every night before going to sleep.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I like to listen a CD.
✓ I like to listen to a CD.
The verb 'listen' always requires the preposition 'to' before an object.
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✗ He is hearing to a CD in his room.
✓ He is listening to a CD in his room.
'Listen' is an active choice to pay attention to sound, whereas 'hear' is passive. Also, 'hear' does not take the preposition 'to'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I found my old stereo, so now I can ___ again.
💡 Think of playing a round, physical music disc.
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listen to a CD
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Does your car still have a disc player so you can ___?
💡 This uses the verb 'listen' with 'CD'.
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listen to a CD