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- [dis-kuh-tek, dis-kuh-tek]
- /ˈdɪs kəˌtɛk, ˌdɪs kəˈtɛk/
- /ˈdɪs.kə.tek/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-kuh-tek, dis-kuh-tek]
- /ˈdɪs kəˌtɛk, ˌdɪs kəˈtɛk/
Definitions of discotheque word
- noun discotheque a nightclub for dancing to live or recorded music and often featuring sophisticated sound systems, elaborate lighting, and other effects. 1
- noun discotheque (slightly dated) A nightclub where dancing takes place. 1
- noun discotheque 70s or 80s nightclub 1
- countable noun discotheque A discotheque is the same as a disco. 0
- noun discotheque disco (sense 1) 0
- noun discotheque (slightly dated) A nightclub where dancing takes place. 0
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Origin of discotheque
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
From the French word discothèque, dating back to 1950-55. See disc, -o-, theca
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Parts of speech for Discotheque
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discotheque popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
discotheque usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discotheque
noun discotheque
- disco — discotheque.
- tavern — a place where liquors are sold to be consumed on the premises.
- dive — to plunge into water, especially headfirst.
- bar — A bar is a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
- hideaway — a place to which a person can retreat for safety, privacy, relaxation, or seclusion; refuge: His hideaway is in the mountains.
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