disk
word
/ˈdɪsk/
disk
/dˈɪsk/
disk
Definition
A disk is a flat, round object. It can also mean a storage device or medium in a computer, such as a hard disk or optical disk.
Usage & Nuances
In modern everyday English, 'disk' often appears in tech contexts such as 'hard disk' or 'disk space'. 'Disc' is also used, especially for CDs, DVDs, and other optical media; spelling can vary by context and region.
Spanish: discoPortuguese (BR): discoPortuguese (PT): discoChinese (Simplified): 磁盘 - 圆盘Chinese (Traditional): 磁碟 - 圓盤Hindi: डिस्क - चकतीArabic: قرص - قرص تخزينBengali: ডিস্কRussian: дискJapanese: ディスクVietnamese: đĩaKorean: 디스크Turkish: diskUrdu: ڈسکIndonesian: disk
Example Sentences
The computer cannot read the disk.
basic
She put the disk in the player.
basic
The toy has a red disk on top.
basic
I think the disk is corrupted, so we may have lost the files.
natural
How much free space is left on the disk?
natural
I found an old game on a disk in the closet.
natural