disco
1 of 3noun
dis·co ˈdi-(ˌ)skō 
plural discos
1
: a nightclub for dancing to live and recorded music
2
: popular dance music characterized by hypnotic rhythm, repetitive lyrics, and electronically produced sounds
disco
2 of 3verb
discoed; discoing; discos
intransitive verb
: to dance to disco music
disco-
3 of 3combining form
see disc-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The party saw Beyoncé indulging in a disco theme — an appropriate choice, considering her recent album Renaissance borrows elements from the genre — and inviting some of her A-list friends to the event, which included Kim and Khloé Kardashian. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2022 There are disco raves, and some days skippers tie up boats in flotillas, forming two parallel lines or a big circle, with people dancing aboard and swimming in the middle. Lindsay Ellis, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Nile Rodgers & Chic were truly special guests, blurring the lines between disco and funk while bringing out the best in both, which should have come as no surprise to anyone who saw them with Duran Duran back in 2016. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Sounding like Tame Impala, Chaz, his fellow programmers and a guitarist made atmospheric psychedelic disco of the grooviest order. Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 Zachary Lahners’ rejection of American radio and podcast personality Steve Dahl’s infamous disco hatred had fellow students catching his drift and landed him a gig with Purdue University Northwest. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 None of the three songs were pop hits when first released to radio in the late 1970s, a period of disco dominance. Rodney Ho, ajc, 1 Sep. 2022 One pregnant client even booked a disco nanny for a baby that wasn’t born yet, per the Mykonos Best Nannies owner. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022 Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2020 In the quarterly earnings dance, Apple waltzed, Advanced Micro Devices stumbled, and Spotify discoed on. Fortune, 31 July 2019 After the screening, I was asked to write a ballad score and disco vocal for a dance scene. Marc Myers, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2018 Yubin’s debut single draws on ‘80s disco and soft rock, sprinkling the playful melody with funky instrumentals, sweet harmonies, and playful synths. Tamar Herman, Billboard, 5 June 2018 Your soup can and disco looks didn't impress the judges. Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2018 Zendaya channeled her inner ‘70s disco Barbie on Monday (August 7) evening, attending Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood Event wearing an ombré pink sparkly pantsuit by designer Vivetta. Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 10 Aug. 2017 See More
Noun
Thompson, 31, was also seen in attendance at Beyoncé's disco birthday bash on Saturday. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The party saw Beyoncé indulging in a disco theme — an appropriate choice, considering her recent album Renaissance borrows elements from the genre — and inviting some of her A-list friends to the event, which included Kim and Khloé Kardashian. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2022 There are disco raves, and some days skippers tie up boats in flotillas, forming two parallel lines or a big circle, with people dancing aboard and swimming in the middle. Lindsay Ellis, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Nile Rodgers & Chic were truly special guests, blurring the lines between disco and funk while bringing out the best in both, which should have come as no surprise to anyone who saw them with Duran Duran back in 2016. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Sounding like Tame Impala, Chaz, his fellow programmers and a guitarist made atmospheric psychedelic disco of the grooviest order. Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 Zachary Lahners’ rejection of American radio and podcast personality Steve Dahl’s infamous disco hatred had fellow students catching his drift and landed him a gig with Purdue University Northwest. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 None of the three songs were pop hits when first released to radio in the late 1970s, a period of disco dominance. Rodney Ho, ajc, 1 Sep. 2022 One pregnant client even booked a disco nanny for a baby that wasn’t born yet, per the Mykonos Best Nannies owner. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022 Verb
Set to disco music, the improvisational dance form created by Black and Latino communities incorporates jazz, martial arts, rapid arm movements and poses. Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2020 In the quarterly earnings dance, Apple waltzed, Advanced Micro Devices stumbled, and Spotify discoed on. Fortune, 31 July 2019 After the screening, I was asked to write a ballad score and disco vocal for a dance scene. Marc Myers, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2018 Yubin’s debut single draws on ‘80s disco and soft rock, sprinkling the playful melody with funky instrumentals, sweet harmonies, and playful synths. Tamar Herman, Billboard, 5 June 2018 Your soup can and disco looks didn't impress the judges. Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2018 Zendaya channeled her inner ‘70s disco Barbie on Monday (August 7) evening, attending Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood Event wearing an ombré pink sparkly pantsuit by designer Vivetta. Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 10 Aug. 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
short for discotheque
First Known Use
Noun
1957, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1976, in the meaning defined above
disco
noun
as in discotheque
Synonyms & Similar Words
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