discotheque
Discotheque (noun) means a nightclub where people dance to recorded pop or dance music. Example: “The old discotheque on the pier was famous throughout the 1970s.”
How to use discotheque
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA club for dancing to recorded music — the full, slightly old-fashioned form of "disco."
Word forms
discotheques plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from French discothèque, originally meaning "record library," from disque ("disc/record") plus -thèque ("collection, storage place").
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What does “discotheque” mean?
The word “discotheque” means a nightclub where people dance to recorded pop or dance music. In plain terms, a club for dancing to recorded music — the full, slightly old-fashioned form of "disco.".
How do you pronounce “discotheque”?
“Discotheque” is pronounced DIHS-kuh-tehk (/ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ in IPA).
How do you use “discotheque” in a sentence?
Here is “discotheque” used in a sentence: “The old discotheque on the pier was famous throughout the 1970s.”
What part of speech is “discotheque”?
“Discotheque” is a noun.
Where does the word “discotheque” come from?
The word “discotheque” comes from French. Borrowed from French discothèque, originally meaning "record library," from disque ("disc/record") plus -thèque ("collection, storage place").