disc
Translation
disc, disk, record
Examples
He put the disc into the player.
He put the disc into the player.
She has a slipped disc in her back.
She has a slipped disc in her back.
The sun was a bright yellow disc.
The sun was a bright yellow disc.
Grammar Patterns
a disc of (sth.) a flat, circular object made of something The sun was a bright yellow disc.
Similar Words
Synonyms: circle, plate, record
Etymology
From Latin 'discus', meaning 'quoit' or 'platter'.
Memory Tips
Think of a frisbee, a CD, or a vinyl record – all are discs. 'Disc' is more common in British English, 'disk' in American English (especially for computers).