hard drive

noun

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

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The latter is the big issue: Virtually all computing devices assembled in the U.S. rely heavily on overseas components, especially semiconductors, hard drives, monitors, keyboards and power supplies. Vadim Vladimirskiy, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 What’s the best external hard drive for Xbox One to buy? Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025 So, thanks for the memories, Macintosh HD hard drive icon! Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025 The two men told local police at the time that someone had broken into their car, stealing a hard drive with some of the superstar’s unreleased music and touring plans. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 July 2025 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 26 Aug. 2025.

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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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