disco-

¹ American  

1. a combining form representing disk or disc in compound words.

   discifloral.

2. a combining form meaning “phonograph record”, used in the formation of compound words.

   discography.

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disco ² American  

[dis-koh] / ˈdɪs koʊ /

noun

plural

discos

1. discotheque.

2. a style of popular music for dancing, usually recorded and with complex electronic instrumentation, in which simple, repetitive lyrics are subordinated to a heavy, pulsating, rhythmic beat.

3. any of various forms of dance, often improvisational, performed to such music.

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adjective

1. of or relating to a disco or disco music.

2. intended for a disco or its patrons.

verb (used without object)

discoed, discoing

1. to dance disco, especially at a discotheque.

disco British  

/ ˈdɪskəʊ /

noun

1. 1. an occasion at which typically young people dance to amplified pop records, usually compered by a disc jockey and featuring special lighting effects

   2. ( as modifier )

      disco dancing

2. a nightclub or other public place where such dances take place

3. mobile equipment, usually accompanied by a disc jockey who operates it, for providing music for a disco

4. 1. a type of dance music designed to be played in discos, with a solid thump on each beat

   2. ( as modifier )

      a disco record

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Etymology

Origin of disco

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; by shortening

Example Sentences

"People need the opportunity to get out, to clubs, to discos, to meet their friends and then that will hopefully lead on to romantic relationships," said Wayne.

From BBC

His music is a retro-leaning, dance-focused blend of 1970s funk, 1980s disco and modern pop, built to make people move and feel good.

From Salon

Meanwhile, across the country, establishments that had previously been disco-oriented were rebranding as “country discos” to capitalize on the fervor sparked by “Urban Cowboy” and its soundtrack.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s ’90s night at the Tokyo disco, as Japan’s central bank on Friday raised its policy interest rate to the highest level since 1995.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s 1977 and the radio’s on, so naturally the soundtrack to their drive is Donna Summer’s disco anthem.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dance hall
• nightclub
• nightspot