disc jockey

noun

variants: or disk jockey

Updated on: 10 Apr 2018

Definition of disc jockey

: an announcer of a radio show of popular recorded music; also : one who plays recorded music for dancing at a nightclub or party

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That theme was based on the work of Terri Hemmert, the indefatigable WXRT-FM disc jockey, who has been at that rock station’s microphone for more than four decades.

— dorothy andries, Naperville Sun, "Chicago a cappella rocks out in new show," 4 Apr. 2018
Here is the dish on this local establishment, which offers free entertainment including Latin Night with dance instructors at 10 p.m. Fridays, a disc jockey at 10 p.m. Saturdays and acoustic performances on Thursdays.

— jessi virtusio, Post-Tribune, "Coyote Cantina creates big-city buzz in Schererville with Mexican cuisine," 28 Mar. 2018
Dougherty, a retired radio disc jockey, also ran Monroe's fan club in Memphis.

— john sharp, AL.com, "From Mobile to Memphis, Sputnik Monroe was a body-slamming civil rights pioneer," 25 Mar. 2018
Coordinating with the full-service Jog-A-Thon company enabled James Dukes to incorporate a bounce house, a disc jockey, and a lap tracker that automatically kept track of the laps being run.

— julie gallant, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Color Run raises $20,480 for school marquee, STEM," 15 Mar. 2018
The part-time disc jockey, who attended Hamilton College, is also a wine collector and an avid skier.

— dakin campbell, chicagotribune.com, "Goldman Sachs names Solomon as next in line to replace CEO Blankfein," 12 Mar. 2018
The part-time disc jockey, who attended Hamilton College, is also a wine collector and an avid skier.

— Fortune, "Goldman Sachs Names David Solomon as Next President as Lloyd Blankfein Prepares to Exit," 12 Mar. 2018
Closing Gaps Solomon, 56, known for passions from skiing to wine collecting to moonlighting as an electronic music disc jockey, sought to close the gaps in his professional experience and play up his work building businesses.

— Bloomberg.com, "Behind the Goldman Sachs Race to the Top Was a Quiet Battle for Blankfein's Favor," 12 Mar. 2018
This year there will be a new disc jockey and a new menu.

— tracy trobridge, Howard County Times, "Reflections program spotlights students for variety of arts [Glenwood/Glenelg]," 8 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of disc jockey

1940

DISC JOCKEY Defined for English Language Learners

disc jockey

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Definition of disc jockey for English Language Learners

: a person who plays recorded music on the radio or at a party or nightclub

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disc jockey

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: someone who plays recorded music on the radio or at a party

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