disc

¹

[ disk ]

noun

1. a phonograph record.
2. disk ( defs 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ).

verb (used with object)

1. Informal. to make (a recording) on a phonograph disc.
2. disk ( defs 11, 12 ).

disc-

²

1. variant of disco- before a vowel.

disc.

³

abbreviation for

1. discount.
2. discovered.

disc

/ dɪsk /

noun

1. a flat circular plate
2. something resembling or appearing to resemble this

   the sun's disc

3. another word for (gramophone) record
4. anatomy any approximately circular flat structure in the body, esp an intervertebral disc
5. 1. the flat receptacle of composite flowers, such as the daisy
   2. ( as modifier )

      a disc floret

6. the middle part of the lip of an orchid
7. 1. Also calledparking disc a marker or device for display in a parked vehicle showing the time of arrival or the latest permitted time of departure or both
   2. ( as modifier )

      disc parking

      a disc zone

8. computing a variant spelling of disk

verb

1. to work (land) with a disc harrow

Word History and Origins

Origin of disc¹

disk

Word History and Origins

Origin of disc¹

C18: from Latin discus, from Greek diskos quoit

Example Sentences

Tapping these discs and plates generates useful voltage that if amplified could be used to charge electronic devices using everyday forces.

From Science Daily

The windscreen of the Talbot displays a tax disc that expired in 1982, which he agreed was a "classic in itself".

From BBC

On the extras for the Criterion Collection disc, there’s an interview where you say, “It’s not really about celebrity and it’s not really about me.”

From Los Angeles Times

Indoors hang Pte Stone's Army dog tags – the identification discs he was wearing when he died.

From BBC

At this point, there are various menstrual cup shapes and sizes available, and even menstrual discs that are designed to catch blood without suction.

From Salon

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