# discus

/ˈdɪskəs/ (US) · /dˈɪskəs/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/discus
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

a heavy, flat object that you throw in a circle. It is a tool used in the sport of throwing, where athletes spin around before letting go.

For teachers: a heavy, flat object thrown in a circular motion, typically used in the sport of discus throwing. Often used in the plural to refer to the event or the equipment.

## Examples

- The athlete spun around three times before throwing the discus.
- During the track and field meet, the discus thrower achieved a personal best with a distance of over sixty meters.
- The ancient Olympic Games featured a discus throw, where competitors used a bronze discus to demonstrate their strength and rotational technique in a circular throwing area.

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