hard drive

noun

: a data-storage device consisting of a drive and one or more hard disks

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The tech uses tough glass that's resistant to water, temperature changes, and magnetic interference, which would destroy a normal computer hard drive. New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026 It’s stored on hard drives that degrade over time. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026 The Barry University law professor arrested this week had hundreds, and possibly thousands, of pornographic photos and videos of children on his hard drive, according to the affidavit for his arrest released Thursday. Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026 The robust demand for hard drives and flash storage amid the ongoing AI wave is boosting the company’s business. Tipranks, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hard drive

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First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hard drive was in 1982

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“Hard drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20drive. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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hard drive

noun
: a device for storing computer data that consists of one or more hard disks in a sealed case

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