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. 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

Related Words

• bar 
• bistro 
• cabaret 
• disco 
• restaurant 
• saloon 
• speakeasy 
• tavern 
• watering hole