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DISC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISC?

Need another word that means the same as “disc”? Find 17 synonyms and 30 related words for “disc” in this overview.

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Disc as a Noun
Definitions of "Disc" as a noun
Synonyms of "Disc" as a noun (17 Words)
Usage Examples of "Disc" as a noun
Associations of "Disc" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Disc” are: disk, phonograph record, phonograph recording, platter, record, saucer, circle, round, discus, ring, album, lp, gramophone record, vinyl, band, hoop, circlet

Disc as a Noun

Definitions of "Disc" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “disc” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove.
Something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate.
An object or part resembling a disc in shape or appearance.
A memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored.
The central part of the flower of a daisy or other composite plant, consisting of a close-packed cluster of tubular florets.
(computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored.
A layer of cartilage separating adjacent vertebrae in the spine.
A CD or record.
A flat circular plate.
A flat, thin circular object.
One of the suits in some tarot packs, corresponding to coins in others.
An information storage device for a computer in the shape of a round flat plate which can be rotated to give access to all parts of the surface. The data may be stored either magnetically (in a magnetic disk) or optically (in an optical disk such as a CD-ROM).

Synonyms of "Disc" as a noun (17 Words)

album	One or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc. The wedding pictures had pride of place in the family album.
band	A range of frequencies or wavelengths in a spectrum. A long narrow band* of cloud.*
circle	Something approximating the shape of a circle. They had excellent seats in the dress circle.
circlet	A circular band, typically one made of precious metal, worn on the head as an ornament.
discus	An athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible.
disk	A memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored. The moon s disk* hung in a cloudless sky.*
gramophone record	An antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically.
hoop	Horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball. A woman in hoops and crinoline.
lp	A long-playing phonograph record; designed to be played at 33.3 rpm.
phonograph record	Machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically.
phonograph recording	Machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically.
platter	A quantity of food served on a platter. His son s fascination with a Jimi Hendrix collection prompted him to dig out some old platters.
record	A piece or collection of music reproduced on a record or on another medium. The lawyer has a good record.
ring	The sound of a bell ringing E A Poe. Through traffic is diverted along the outer ring.
round	(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive. There was a round* of applause.*
saucer	A small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table.
vinyl	A vinyl record. Vinyl floor tiles.

Usage Examples of "Disc" as a noun

Coins were made by striking a blank disc of metal.
A man's body with an identity disc around the neck.
The smudged yellow disc of the moon.
He suffered a prolapsed disc.

Associations of "Disc" (30 Words)

board	Get on board of trains buses ships aircraft etc. A graphics board.
box	The contents of a box. The flowchart contained many boxes.
cardboard	A stiff moderately thick paper. With its superficial cardboard* characters the novel was typical of her work.*
crescent	Having the shape of a crescent. A three mile crescent* of golden sand.*
cubic	A cubic equation or a curve described by one. A cubic* room.*
cycloid	A curve (resembling a series of arches) traced by a point on a circle being rolled along a straight line.
discus	A small colourful South American freshwater fish with a rounded laterally compressed body, native to South America and popular in aquariums.
disk	A memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored. The moon s disk* hung in a cloudless sky.*
even	Make or become even. He enjoyed the evening light across the lake.
flat	Of a key having a flat or flats in the signature. Flat computer monitors.
frame	The hard structure bones and cartilages that provides a frame for the body of an animal. An utterance may mean the opposite of what it says if used within a frame* of teasing.*
fretwork	Ornamental design in wood, typically openwork, done with a fretsaw.
hexagonal	Relating to or constituting a hexagon; having six straight sides and six angles. Small hexagonal* pockets of honeycomb.*
lattice	An interlaced structure or pattern resembling a lattice. Honeysuckle was growing up a lattice* round the door.*
latticed	Decorated with or in the form of a lattice. A latticed* screen.*
oblate	A lay person dedicated to religious work or the religious life.
octagon	An object or building with an octagonal plan or cross section.
pane	A panel or section of panels in a wall or door.
pentagram	A five-pointed star that is formed by drawing a continuous line in five straight segments, often used as a mystic and magical symbol.
pentavalent	Having a valence of five.
pulp	Remove the pulp from as from a fruit. Pulp fruit.
quadrate	(in the skull of a bird or reptile) a squarish bone with which the jaw articulates, thought to be homologous with the incus of the middle ear in mammals. He had to make a creed which would quadrate* with his immorality.*
record	Sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove. The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death.
saucer	Something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate.
shape	Shape or influence give direction to. Houseplants come in all shapes and sizes.
shaped	Shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass as by work or effort. An enclosed back garden with a shaped* lawn.*
spaceship	A spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction.
square	Position so as to be square. We should get everything square* before we leave.*
tetragon	A plane figure with four straight sides and angles; a quadrilateral.
window	An opening that resembles a window in appearance or function. Beautiful window* displays.*