discotheque

or dis·co·thèque

[ dis-kuh-tek, dis-kuh-tek ]

noun

1. a nightclub for dancing to live or recorded music and often featuring sophisticated sound systems, elaborate lighting, and other effects.

discotheque

/ ˈdɪskəˌtɛk /

noun

1. See disco
   the full name of disco

Word History and Origins

Origin of discotheque¹

From the French word discothèque, dating back to 1950–55. See disc, -o-, theca

Word History and Origins

Origin of discotheque¹

C20: from French discothèque, from Greek diskos disc + -o- + Greek thēkē case

Example Sentences

Then panic set in as flames rapidly engulfed the ceiling and filled the discotheque with black smoke.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• disco