floppy disk
Definition of floppy disk
: a thin plastic disk coated with magnetic material on which data for a computer can be stored
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1972
First Known Use of floppy disk
1972
FLOPPY DISK Defined for English Language Learners
floppy disk
Definition of floppy disk for English Language Learners
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: a small, thin, square case with a flexible disk inside on which data for a computer can be stored
FLOPPY DISK Defined for Kids
floppy disk
Definition of floppy disk for Students
: a small flexible plastic disk with a magnetic coating on which computer data can be stored
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