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discotheque

American  
[dis-kuh-tek, dis-kuh-tek] / ˈdɪs kəˌtɛk, ˌdɪs kəˈtɛk /
Or discothèque

noun

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


discotheque British  
/ ˈdɪskəˌtɛk /

noun

  1. the full name of disco

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Etymology

Origin of discotheque

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

Example Sentences

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“Most of these drinks were served in clubs and discotheques… they were brightly colored. If you’re at a discotheque, you don’t want a glass of brown liquor.”

From Salon

With a talented eye for lighting, Villarreal has installed statement pieces throughout the apartment that add warmth and drama, including a glittering 40-inch disco ball that illuminates the living room like a discotheque.

From Los Angeles Times

The story went that he liked the discotheque much more than the training ground, and the affair with Bonaccorso and his car crash were symptoms of a deeper malaise.

From BBC

Moments such as The Beatles dancing to their own music in a discotheque and Lennon playing with toy boats while taking a bubble bath mix with plenty of snappy dialogue.

From Washington Times

French singer, actress and self-proclaimed inventor of the discotheque Regine has died aged 92.

From BBC