ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Disk

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪsk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Disk is a noun meaning A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.

Meaning

A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.

More Meanings

  1. (geometry) A two-dimensional geometric region, the set of points bounded by a circle.
  2. (figuratively) Something resembling a disk.
  3. (anatomy) An intervertebral disc
  4. (computer hardware) Ellipsis of floppy disk.
  5. (computer hardware) Ellipsis of hard disk.
  6. (computer hardware, nonstandard) Ellipsis of optical disk.
  7. (dated) A vinyl phonograph/gramophone record.

Example Sentences

A coin is a disk of metal.
He still uses disks from 1979.
Venus' disk cut off light from the Sun.
Turn the disk over, after it has finished.

Word Forms

Synonyms for disk

Depending on context, synonyms include disc, platter, saucer, harrow, record.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disc, record, harrow, platter, saucer, tablet.

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