DJ
DEED-zhay
DJ (noun) means a disc jockey — someone who plays, mixes, and introduces recorded music, especially at clubs, parties, or on the radio. Example: “The wedding DJ kept the dance floor packed all night.”
noun
1
A disc jockey — someone who plays, mixes, and introduces recorded music, especially at clubs, parties, or on the radio.
"The wedding DJ kept the dance floor packed all night."
verb
1
To work as a DJ, playing and mixing recorded music.
"She started DJing at local bars before landing festival gigs."
How to use DJ
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who plays and mixes music for an audience, or the act of doing that job.
Common pairings
DJ set
club DJ
DJ booth
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- DJs, DJ's
- Past tense
- DJed, DJ'd, DJ'ed
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Etymology
An abbreviation of "disc jockey".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “DJ” mean?
The word “DJ” means a disc jockey — someone who plays, mixes, and introduces recorded music, especially at clubs, parties, or on the radio. In plain terms, someone who plays and mixes music for an audience, or the act of doing that job.
How do you pronounce “DJ”?
“DJ” is pronounced DEED-zhay (/ˈdi(ː)(.)d͡ʒeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “DJ” in a sentence?
Here is “DJ” used in a sentence: “The wedding DJ kept the dance floor packed all night.”
What part of speech is “DJ”?
Depending on how it is used, “DJ” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “DJ” a common word?
“DJ” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “DJ” have?
“DJ” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a disc jockey — someone who plays, mixes, and introduces recorded music, especially at clubs, parties, or on the radio.
What is the difference between a DJ and a producer?
A DJ selects, mixes, and plays existing recorded music for a live or radio audience, while a producer creates and records original tracks in the studio. Many artists do both, but the roles are distinct: DJing is about performance and song selection, whereas producing is about composition and sound design.
What is the difference between a DJ and an MC?
A DJ plays and mixes recorded music, while an MC (master of ceremonies) hosts the event and speaks or raps over the music to engage the crowd. At many parties and clubs the two roles work side by side.
How do you write DJ as a verb?
As a verb, DJ means to play and mix recorded music for an audience, as in "she DJs at a club on weekends." Common inflected forms are DJing and DJed (sometimes written DJ'd), and the spelled-out form "deejay" is also accepted.
Should DJ be written in capital letters?
DJ is conventionally written in capital letters because it is an abbreviation of "disc jockey." The lowercase spelling "deejay" exists as an informal alternative, but the two-letter capitalised form is by far the most common.
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