Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

selecta

British  
/ sɪˈlɛktə /

noun

  1. slang a disc jockey

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of selecta

C20: phonetic rendering of selector

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He often captained La Selecta under Perez’s leadership and earned 25 career caps.

From Seattle Times

La Selecta was outscored 5-2 combined in the losses.

From Seattle Times

Over the years, he has also featured on shows such as Shooting Stars, Bo Selecta! and Would I Lie To You?, as well as the Masked Singer.

From BBC

La Selecta didn’t qualify for the World Cup.

From Seattle Times

In a regulatory filing on April 26, CJ CheilJedang said it was reviewing various strategic options for CJ Selecta, without elaborating.

From Reuters