DJ

noun

Definition of DJnext
as in VJ

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Recent Examples of DJ Miami also has Andrew Meyer as a backup center option and chose Texas guard DJ Campbell in the sixth round. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026 Summer Jam 2026 will be hosted by Nessa, the Mornings with Mero team, and DJ Drewski. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 July 2026 Rookie seventh-round pick Seth McGowan and 2025 fifth-round pick DJ Giddens, who had just 96 rushing yards in nine games last year, are jockeying for the backup role. — James Boyd, New York Times, 16 July 2026 When he was pressed over his rules for thee, not for me, stance, the DJ didn't budge. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for DJ
Recent Examples of Synonyms for DJ
  1. VJ
  2. disc jockey
Noun
  • The King previously met Fenton, a Burma Star recipient who served as a bombardier with the 178th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, during the 80th anniversary celebrations of VJ Day in London last year.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • And with Brown, VJ Edgecombe and Dean Wade on the roster, James would also be insulated from defending on the perimeter at a high volume.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of VJ
Noun
  • Taco Bell brought in a photo backdrop, balloons and a disc jockey to celebrate the grand opening of its new cantina location.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • The Pennsylvania native soon transitioned to radio, working as a disc jockey before eventually hosting his own shows in markets including Chicago, Detroit, New York City, and Seattle.
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
Definition of disc jockey

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“DJ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/DJ. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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