B2noun 1K

Disk

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪsk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪsk/"]/

Meaning of Disk

a thin flat round object

In simple words: A flat, round object that can store data or sound.

Disk in a sentence

• I need to buy a new disk to store all of my music files.
• The computer crashed after I inserted a faulty disk.
• She used a frisbee, which is a type of disk, to play with her dog.
• The recipe calls for a disk of dough to be rolled out.
• In astronomy, the disk of the galaxy is composed of stars and dust.
• They viewed the solar disk during the eclipse with special glasses.

How to use Disk

Used commonly in technology and storage contexts. Not appropriate for informal conversations unless referring to specific devices. Often understood better in technical fields.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'disk' like a Frisbee you can store information on.

Related words

Collocations with Disk

• computer
• hard
• CD-ROM
• insert
• put in
• remove
• contain something
• hold something
• capacity
• space
• drive
• from disk
• on (a/​the) disk
• onto disk
• computer
• hard
• CD-ROM
• insert
• put in
• remove
• contain something
• hold something
• capacity
• space
• drive
• from disk
• on (a/​the) disk
• onto disk

Synonyms for Disk

• diskette
• disk drive
• hard drive
• optical disk

Opposites of Disk

• solid
• cube

Common mistakes with Disk

• Confused with 'disk' vs 'disc' - disc often refers to music formats.
• Using 'disk' to mean 'drive' when referring to larger storage devices.
• Pronouncing it incorrectly, especially the 'k' sound at the end.

Frequently asked questions about Disk

What does Disk mean?

A flat, round object that can store data or sound.

What is the definition of Disk?

a thin flat round object

How do you use Disk in a sentence?

I need to buy a new disk to store all of my music files.

Can you give another example of Disk?

The computer crashed after I inserted a faulty disk.

What are synonyms for Disk?

Common alternatives include diskette, disk drive, hard drive, optical disk.

What is the opposite of Disk?

Opposite meanings include solid, cube.

What words go with Disk?

It commonly pairs with computer, hard, CD-ROM, insert, put in, remove, contain something, hold something, capacity, space, drive, from disk, on (a/​the) disk, onto disk, computer, hard, CD-ROM, insert, put in, remove, contain something, hold something, capacity, space, drive, from disk, on (a/​the) disk, onto disk.

What are common mistakes when using Disk?

Confused with 'disk' vs 'disc' - disc often refers to music formats. Using 'disk' to mean 'drive' when referring to larger storage devices. Pronouncing it incorrectly, especially the 'k' sound at the end.

How do you pronounce Disk?

US: /["/dɪsk/"]/, UK: /["/dɪsk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Disk?

Used commonly in technology and storage contexts. Not appropriate for informal conversations unless referring to specific devices. Often understood better in technical fields.

What CEFR level is Disk?

"Disk" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.