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Definition of disco

disco

/ˈdɪs.koʊ/
dis · co
Plural:discos
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Past Simple:discoed
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Past Participle:discoed
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Present Participle:discoing
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disco Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A genre of popular dance music originating in the 1970s, characterized by a steady four-on-the-floor beat, syncopated basslines, orchestral strings, brass, and electronic synthesizers.

Example

"The soundtrack of the film features classic disco from the late 1970s."

2

A nightclub or social event where people dance to recorded popular music.

Example

"The school organized a charity disco in the gymnasium on Friday night."

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• verb

1

To dance to disco music, or to go out dancing at a discotheque.

Example

"They discoed until early in the morning to celebrate the end of exams."

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• Rhymes for disco

• Nearby Words

disclose
discloser
disclosure
disco
discography
discolor
discoloration

Word Origin & Etymology

Shortened in the 1960s from 'discotheque', a borrowing from French 'discothèque' (literally 'record library'), formed from 'disque' (record, from Greek 'diskos') and '-thèque' (repository).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disco. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disco
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