disco
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a style of dance music with a strong beat that was very popular in the 1970s.
n.a genre of dance music popularised in the 1970s, characterised by soul influences, syncopated basslines, and a steady rhythmic beat.
Simple“The DJ played classic disco hits all night long.”
In context“The resurgence of disco influences in modern pop music suggests a lasting appreciation for the genre's rhythmic complexity and production style.”
Synonymsdance music - 02 A2 Elementary
n.a club or place where people go to dance to recorded music.
n.a nightclub or venue specifically designed for dancing to recorded music; a clipping of 'discotheque'.
Simple“We spent the whole Saturday night at the local disco.”
In context“The old cinema was converted into a multi-storey disco, complete with neon lighting and a high-fidelity sound system.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.a social event or party where the main activity is dancing.
n.a social gathering or event where dancing to recorded music is the primary activity.
Simple“The school is holding a disco to raise money for charity.”
In context“The village hall was decorated with tinsel and balloons for the annual Christmas disco, which attracted residents of all ages.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
n.the process of sharing evidence between lawyers before a trial starts.
n.the pre-trial phase in which evidence is gathered and materials are revealed to the opposing party.
Simple“The lawyer spent the afternoon reviewing the disco files for the case.”
In context“The defence team requested an extension to process the massive volume of disco provided by the prosecution during the initial phase of the litigation.”
UsageOften used as a shorthand in legal offices or police procedurals.
Synonyms - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to dance in the style of disco music.
v.to perform dance moves associated with disco music or to frequent discotheques.
Simple“They were discoing in the living room until the neighbours complained.”
In context“The group spent their youth discoing across Europe, visiting the most famous clubs in every major capital.”
Synonyms
From a shortening of discotheque, from French discothèque.
Clipping of discovery.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.