holovid

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

holo- +‎ vid

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɒləʊˌvɪd/, /ˈhɒləˌvɪd/

Noun[edit]

holovid (plural holovids)

  1. (science fiction) A holographic projection of a series of images, like a video recording.
    • 4 March, 1973, Harlan Ellison, "The Day I Died"
      I was on a publicity tour for the book, fresh from a talk show over holovid.
    • 2003, Liz Moore, Noble Savage, page 200:
      He motioned at the holovid, still running in the corner.
    • 2008, Helgard de Barros, The Second Skin, page 164:
      He took her over to the holovid projector and she watched the holovids taken by pilots flying along the length of the ship.