variants
or disk jockey
as in shock jock
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disc jockey
Catsimatidis even hired one of WABC’s legendary disc jockeys, Bruce Morrow — known to millions of baby boomers as Cousin Brucie.
—
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Joining the Georgia native in Riverside are country musicians Shane Profitt, Lauren Watkins, RaeLynn and disc jockey DJ ROCK.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
As recalled in a 1987 Chicago Reader article, DuMont made his first appearance on radio in the summer of 1964 while studying at Columbia College Chicago as a fill-in weekend disc jockey at WEEF in Highland Park.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
The Friends of San Pasqual Academy hosted a special Halloween event that included a delicious, catered dinner, raffle prizes, Halloween costume contests and music that was provided by a disc jockey.
—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disc jockey
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Joining the Georgia native in Riverside are country musicians Shane Profitt, Lauren Watkins, RaeLynn and disc jockey DJ ROCK.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
As recalled in a 1987 Chicago Reader article, DuMont made his first appearance on radio in the summer of 1964 while studying at Columbia College Chicago as a fill-in weekend disc jockey at WEEF in Highland Park.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
The Friends of San Pasqual Academy hosted a special Halloween event that included a delicious, catered dinner, raffle prizes, Halloween costume contests and music that was provided by a disc jockey.
—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disc jockey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disc jockey
Noun
-
Mike Veeck, son of team owner Bill Veeck, hatched a plan to stop the hemorrhaging, inviting WLUP shock jock Steve Dahl to burn a crate of disco records on the field in the break between a White Sox and Detroit Tigers doubleheader.
-
And like Limbaugh, who built himself from a radio shock jock to a media titan by feeding listeners’ grievances, Fuentes tells his audience a story that encourages them to channel their anxieties and frustrations into disdain and hate for women and non-white people.
Noun
-
Led by chief strategist Afrikaa Johnson, planning began with securing the right venue before assembling the night’s musical lineup, including DJ Self, whose set kept guests dancing throughout the evening.
-
Then, relax at the food court, beer tent or stage, where A Guy & Girl DJ and Junk FM will be performing.
Noun
-
As Tuesday night approaches, the quartet of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Paul George is as good as almost any in the NBA.
-
Philon now joins a backcourt headlined by Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe heading into the 2026-27 season.
Cite this Entry
“Disc jockey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disc%20jockey. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
