Synonyms for

Disk

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

Definition

a flat, circular object that is used to store or read information on a computer or other electronic device

Synonyms & similar words

saucer record magneticdisc harrow disc phonographrecording platter phonographrecord magneticdisk disc CD DVD diskette

Synonyms by register

Formal

disc plate platter rotor

Informal

CD DVD record drive

Literary

orb wheel

Antonyms

line cube sphere column rod cylinder

Common collocations

  • hard disk drive
  • disk brake
  • floppy disk
  • optical disk
  • disk jockey
  • disk space
  • disk surface
  • disk platter

Word family

noun disk
verb disk
adjective discoid

Usage note

The spelling 'disc' is more common in British English, while 'disk' is preferred in American English, especially for computer-related terms. The verb form is less common and often refers to the action of using a disk.

Example sentences

  1. I need to transfer the file to a disk.
  2. My computer doesn't have a disk drive.
  3. I lost my disk with all my photos.
  4. The game requires a disk to play.
  5. I backed up my data on a disk.

Quotes

  • The future of storage is in the cloud, not on a disk.
  • A computer without a disk drive is like a car without wheels.
  • Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to reboot the computer and start from a fresh disk.

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