D cells

Large cylindrical batteries

D cells are a standard size of cylindrical battery, the largest of the common consumer varieties.

They power devices requiring sustained current—flashlights, portable radios, large toys.

The D designation follows the alphabetical battery sizing system, where larger letters generally indicate larger cells.

The boombox takes eight D cells.

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Opposites
battery size

D cellscoin cells

Flat circular batteries

button cells · watch batteries · hearing aid batteries

rechargeability

D cellsrechargeable batteries

Cells that replenish electrically

lithium-ion batteries

power source type

D cellsAC power

Oscillating electrical current

wall outlet · solar panels · generators

Family

cell, cells, cellular

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G