Meaning & Definition of word "Disc"

Disc

/dɪsk/

1. A flat, circular object or shape.
- Example: The disc was designed to fit perfectly into the sleeve of the case.
2. A thin, flat, usually circular object that may have information encoded onto it, such as a compact disc (CD) or a digital versatile disc (DVD).
- Example: I purchased a new music album on a CD disc.
3. A part in a machine or mechanism that is typically round and flat.
- Example: The brake disc needs to be replaced due to excessive wear.
4. Any object that is used for throwing in sports, such as a frisbee or disc golf disc.
- Example: He threw the disc across the park during their game of disc golf.
5. A circular, flat anatomical structure, such as an intervertebral disc in the spine.
- Example: The doctor explained that the herniated disc was causing her back pain.

●From Latin 'discus', from Greek 'diskos' meaning 'disc, disk'.

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.

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.

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!