Disc: meaning, definitions and examples

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disc

[ dɪsk ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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}

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:

🇵🇹 disco

🇮🇳 डिस्क

🇩🇪 Scheibe

🇮🇩 cakram

🇺🇦 диск

🇵🇱 dysk

🇯🇵 ディスク (disuku)

🇫🇷 disque

🇪🇸 disco

🇹🇷 disk

🇰🇷 디스크 (diseukeu)

🇸🇦 قرص

🇨🇿 disk

🇸🇰 disk

🇨🇳 光盘 (guāngpán)

🇸🇮 disk

🇮🇸 diskur

🇰🇿 диск

🇬🇪 დისკი (diski)

🇦🇿 disk

🇲🇽 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.