noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.
2. 2
   a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer wordnet
3. 3
   An 8-inch floppy disk. dated

Synonyms

All synonyms

floppyfloppy diskdiskdiskfloppyfloppy disk

Example

More examples

"The menu will display the option to boot from the diskette drive."

Etymology

From disk + -ette, by analogy with cassette.

Related phrases

diskette driveflippy diskettefloppy diskette drivemicro diskettemicro-diskettemini diskettemini-diskettefloppy disk

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