noun
discus
DIHS-kuhs
Discus (noun) means a heavy round disc thrown in athletics competitions. Example: “She trains every morning for the discus event.”
noun
1
A heavy round disc thrown in athletics competitions.
"She trains every morning for the discus event."
"The discus sailed just past the sixty-metre mark."
2
The track-and-field event of throwing this disc for distance.
"He won gold in the discus at the regional championships."
3
A brightly coloured freshwater aquarium fish (genus Symphysodon) with a flat, round body.
"Discus fish need warm, soft water to thrive in a tank."
How to use discus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe flat disc thrown in athletics, or the event itself; also a round tropical aquarium fish.
Common pairings
throw the discus
discus thrower
discus event
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- Plural
- discuses
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Etymology
From Latin discus, itself from Ancient Greek diskos meaning a disk or throwing-plate. The same root gave us "dish," "desk," and "dais."
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What does “discus” mean?
The word “discus” means a heavy round disc thrown in athletics competitions. In plain terms, the flat disc thrown in athletics, or the event itself; also a round tropical aquarium fish.
How do you pronounce “discus”?
“Discus” is pronounced DIHS-kuhs (/ˈdɪs.kəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “discus” in a sentence?
Here is “discus” used in a sentence: “She trains every morning for the discus event.”
What part of speech is “discus”?
“Discus” is a noun.
Where does the word “discus” come from?
The word “discus” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin discus, itself from Ancient Greek diskos meaning a disk or throwing-plate. The same root gave us "dish," "desk," and "dais.".
How many meanings does “discus” have?
“Discus” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heavy round disc thrown in athletics competitions.
