disc jockey
Americannoun
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disc jockeys
plural
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a person who conducts a radio broadcast consisting of recorded music, informal talk, commercial announcements, etc.
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a person who selects, plays, and announces records at a discotheque.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of disc jockey
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45
Example Sentences
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He started his career as a disc jockey for radio stations in California, and then went on to form a band that included his brother called Sly and the Family Stone.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2025
The 43-year-old Angeleno, whose name is Cassidy Podell, returned to the DNC stage Tuesday 12 years after he became the first disc jockey to perform at the quadrennial convention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2024
Attendees can listen to live disc jockey sets or grab a sweet dessert from pop-up shop Le Lu’s Bakery.
From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2024
Mister Cee, a disc jockey who was an integral figure in New York City’s booming 1990s hip-hop scene and was an early champion of the Notorious B.I.G., has died.
From New York Times ● Apr. 10, 2024
Dad couldn’t help himself and started imitating a disc jockey.
From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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