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
- (geometry) A two-dimensional geometric region, the set of points bounded by a circle.
- (figuratively) Something resembling a disk.
- (anatomy) An intervertebral disc
- (computer hardware) Ellipsis of floppy disk.
- (computer hardware) Ellipsis of hard disk.
- (computer hardware, nonstandard) Ellipsis of optical disk.
- (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
- disks
- disc
- disking
- disked
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.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.