noun
discotheque
DIHS-kuh-tehk
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.”
noun
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A nightclub where people dance to recorded pop or dance music.
"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."
Common pairings
a discotheque scene
local discotheque
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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").
