D.J.

abbreviation for

1. Also DJ, d.j. disc jockey.
2. District Judge.
3. Doctor of Law.

dj

¹

the internet domain name for

1. Djibouti

DJ

²

abbreviation for

1. disc jockey
2. dinner jacket

Word History and Origins

Origin of D.J.¹

D.J. ( def 3 ) from Latin Doctor Jūris

Example Sentences

The DJ ran from Leicester to Bolton - a distance of 116 miles - over four days.

From BBC

Now consisting of Armstrong, rapper-producer Mike Shinoda, guitarist Brad Delson, DJ Joe Hahn, bassist Dave “Phoenix” Farrell and new drummer Colin Brittain, Linkin Park kicked off a series of concerts in the fall, launching its new lineup with a Sept. 11 show at Inglewood’s Kia Forum before embarking on a mini-world tour.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chargers didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline, but DJ Chark Jr.’s long-awaited season debut will be like adding a new player to an offense that is starting to round into form.

From Los Angeles Times

In August 2022, a review, led by Gemma White KC, was commissioned by the BBC to examine the near 20-year employment of Mr Westwood with the broadcaster after the BBC revealed it had had six historic complaints of bullying or sexual misconduct against the DJ.

From BBC

The external review was examining what the BBC did and didn’t know about the former Radio 1 DJ’s behaviour.

From BBC

Related Words

• announcer
• broadcaster
• deejay
• disk jockey
• radio announcer