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Disc

UK /["/dɪsk/"]/US /["/dɪsk/"]/

Definition

a thin flat round object

In simple words: A flat, round object.

Examples

  • He threw the disc across the field during the ultimate frisbee game.
  • The artist created a beautiful disc that represented the sun.
  • She placed her favorite vinyl disc on the turntable to play some music.
  • In biology, a cell can be described as a disc-shaped structure under the microscope.
  • We need to choose a disc for the video game that includes all the latest features.

Usage notes

Used in various contexts like music (CDs), sports (frisbee), or technology (hard drives). Generally appropriate in everyday conversations but can be more technical in specific contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'disc' as a pizza slice - round and flat!

Collocations

  • compact
  • DVD
  • vinyl
  • play
  • insert
  • hear
  • on (a/​the) disc
  • disc of
  • compact
  • DVD
  • vinyl
  • play
  • insert
  • hear
  • on (a/​the) disc
  • disc of
  • herniated
  • prolapsed
  • slipped
  • slip

Synonyms

  • plate
  • disk
  • circle
  • wheel

Antonyms

  • discourage
  • dissuade

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'disk' which is often a spelling used in computing.
  • Using 'disc' for digital storage when 'disk' is more common.
  • Mispronouncing the word as 'disk' instead of 'disc' in contexts referring to non-digital items.