read-only memory rea·don·ly·memory uncommon noun 1. (computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed Synonymsread-only memoryROMread-only storagefixed storage Related words Word family read-only memory chip Broader terms memory Narrower terms CD-ROMerasable programmable read-only memory WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.