disk
Meaning
A disk is a flat, circular object often used for storing data in computers or for playing music and videos.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "disk" with "disc," as "disc" is often used in reference to optical media.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
My
sister
was
cleaning
her
desk
when
she
found
an
old
disk
with
family
photos
.
She
plugged
it
into
the
computer
,
but
the
drive
did
not
read
it
at
first
.
She
remembered
her
father
saying
that
old
disks
can
become
damaged
if
they
are
not
stored
properly
,
so
she
tried
to
be
gentle
.
After
moving
the
disk
to
another
computer
,
she
finally
opened
the
folder
and
felt
happy
to
see
the
pictures
.
The
small
moment
made
her
decide
to
copy
the
files
to
a
new
,
safer
place
.
Common Phrases
hard disk
compact disk
floppy disk
Synonyms
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