dis·co
ˈdi-(ˌ)skō 
plural discos
1
: a nightclub for dancing to live and recorded music
2
: popular dance music characterized by hypnotic rhythm, repetitive lyrics, and electronically produced sounds
see disc-
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025
The performer shared a playful Instagram post in February 2025 featuring a carousel of photos, including selfies, behind-the-scenes shots from performances and one of her wearing a disco ball on her head.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
There were jazz clubs and discos in lofts in SoHo and other places.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Sip beer, wine or hot chocolate, build a snowman at a real snow playground, get a photo with Santa or make holiday cards while enjoying a silent disco and shopping from vendors at this free event.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025
The performer shared a playful Instagram post in February 2025 featuring a carousel of photos, including selfies, behind-the-scenes shots from performances and one of her wearing a disco ball on her head.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Expect performances by the likes of Diplo and The Chainsmokers, pre-summer club discos at the Snow Lodge Jade Room, and sightings of celebrities like Shaun White and Gigi Hadid.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
There were jazz clubs and discos in lofts in SoHo and other places.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Disco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disco. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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