disc

¹ American  

[disk] / dɪsk /

Also disk

noun

1. a phonograph record.

2. disk.

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verb (used with object)

1. Informal. to make (a recording) on a phonograph disc.

2. disk.

disc- ² American  

1. variant of disco- before a vowel.

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disc. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. discount.

2. discovered.

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disc British  

/ dɪsk /

noun

1. a flat circular plate

2. something resembling or appearing to resemble this

   the sun's disc

3. another word for (gramophone) record

4. anatomy any approximately circular flat structure in the body, esp an intervertebral disc

5. 1. the flat receptacle of composite flowers, such as the daisy

   2. ( as modifier )

      a disc floret

6. the middle part of the lip of an orchid

7. 1. Also called: parking disc.  a marker or device for display in a parked vehicle showing the time of arrival or the latest permitted time of departure or both

   2. ( as modifier )

      a disc zone

      disc parking

8. computing a variant spelling of disk

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verb

1. to work (land) with a disc harrow

Etymology

Origin of disc

disk

Example Sentences

Traditional storage systems write data onto flat surfaces such as hard drives or optical discs.

From Science Daily

The film, released in 1983 and now available on a Criterion Collection disc in a new 4K restoration, solemnly depicts the aftermath of a nuclear attack.

From The Wall Street Journal

In that scenario, material would fall inward through rapidly rotating inner regions of the disc, producing much broader signals.

From Science Daily

The 50-year-old, who has had a series of operations in the last two years, had been sidelined since having an operation in October to replace a disc in his back.

From BBC

Tiger Woods told reporters Tuesday at Riviera Country Club that he won’t rule out playing in the 2026 Masters despite recovering from October disc replacement surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

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