Disc: meaning, definitions and examples

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disc

 

[ dษชsk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

storage

A flat, thin, round object made of metal or plastic used for storing data or music.

Synonyms

CD, compact disc, disk

Examples of usage

  • He burned a disc with his favorite songs.
  • The disc was scratched and couldn't be played.
  • The disc contained important information for the presentation.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A round flat object used in sports like discus throw or ultimate frisbee.

Synonyms

disk, flying disc, frisbee

Examples of usage

  • He participated in the discus throw competition.
  • The ultimate frisbee match was intense.
  • The disc flew through the air gracefully.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To discuss something in detail.

Synonyms

chat about, discuss, talk over

Examples of usage

  • Let's disc the plan for the event.
  • They discused their favorite movies for hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "disc" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคธเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheibe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cakram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dysk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚นใ‚ฏ (disuku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท disque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท disk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””์Šคํฌ (diseukeu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ disk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ disk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…‰็›˜ (guฤngpรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ disk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ diskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ˜ (diski)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ disk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disco

Word origin

The word 'disc' originated from the Latin word 'discus' which means a quoit or disk. The use of discs as storage media dates back to the invention of the gramophone record in the late 19th century. Over time, the term 'disc' has been used in various fields such as technology, sports, and communication.

See also: disco.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,188 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.