Meaning & Definition of Disc in English
Disc
A flat, circular object.
Pronunciation:
/dɪsk/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
discsDetailed Definitions
Definition: A flat, thin, circular object.
Example Sentence: He placed the CD into the disc tray.
Definition: A circular object in anatomy, such as an intervertebral disc.
Example Sentence: The doctor explained that her back pain was due to a bulging disc.
Definition: A disc in the context of sports, particularly in disc golf.
Example Sentence: He threw the disc towards the basket in the park.
Definition: In computing, a storage medium like a CD or DVD.
Example Sentence: She backed up her files on an external disc.
Definition: A flat disk-shaped object or component in machinery.
Example Sentence: The engineer replaced the worn-out brake disc on the car.
Etymology
Origin: From Latin 'discus', from Greek 'diskos' meaning 'disc, disk'.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- disc golf: A sport where players throw a disc at a target, similar to golf.
- disc brake: A type of braking system using a disc to slow down a vehicle.
- compact disc: A digital optical disc storage format for storing data.
- vinyl disc: A round, flat object made from vinyl, usually used to play music.
Translations
- Spanish: disco
- French: disque
- German: Scheibe
- Russian: диск
Related Words
- diskette: A small, flexible removable data storage disk.
- disco: A genre of dance music and a dance venue.
- discourage: To prevent or deter someone from doing something.
Slang Meanings of disc
Meaning: To detest or dislike something.
Example Sentence: I totally disc that movie; it was awful.
Meaning: Referring to a CD or vinyl in casual conversations.
Example Sentence: Check out my new disc; it's a classic album!