Synonyms for

Disc

Verb / dɪsk / Another word for disc — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A thin, flat, circular object made of metal or plastic and usually used in games or for storing digital data.

Synonyms & similar words

saucer record magneticdisc phonographrecording platter phonographrecord magneticdisk disk disk platter record saucer plate wheel circle round hoop ring target bullseye goal mark point indicator meter counter register tally

Synonyms by register

Formal

disk plate circular object

Informal

record CD DVD record album

Literary

orb roundel cipher

Antonyms

line square cube rectangle cylinder cone pyramid

Common collocations

  • compact disc
  • optical disc
  • hard disk
  • flat disc
  • circular disc
  • disc brake
  • disc jockey
  • disc golf

Word family

noun disc
verb discus
adjective discoid

Usage note

The spelling 'disk' is more common in American English, especially for technological contexts like 'hard disk drive'. 'Disc' is more common in British English and for certain objects like 'disc brake'.

Example sentences

  1. I love playing frisbee with my family and friends.
  2. The disc was scratched and couldn't be used anymore.
  3. I saved my project on a disc so I can access it later.
  4. The DJ changed the disc to play a different song.
  5. The UFO looked like a shiny disc in the sky.

Quotes

  • 'The only way to do it is to do it.' - Amelia Earhart
  • 'Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.' - Arthur Ashe
  • 'The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.' - Socrates

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