disc

¹

Also disk

[disk]

noun

1. a phonograph record.

2. disk.

verb (used with object)

1. Informal.,  to make (a recording) on a phonograph disc.

2. disk.

disc-

²

1. variant of disco- before a vowel.

disc.

³

abbreviation

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 called: parking 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 )

      a disc zone

      disc parking

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

That season, he missed more than two months with a herniated disc, one that nearly required a major back surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the munitions were dozens of thick, green plastic discs about the diameter of a saucer.

From BBC

Stafford, 37, had been sidelined since the start of training camp because of what McVay has described as an aggravated disc.

From Los Angeles Times

Stafford, 37, is working through an aggravated disc, according to McVay, a situation that has prevented him from practicing with the team.

From Los Angeles Times

The audition discs will be released by Decca, with What A Difference A Day Makes released as a single on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

From BBC

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