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View synonyms for discotheque

discotheque

or dis·co·thèque

[ dis-kuh-tek, dis-kuh-tek ]

noun

  1. a nightclub for dancing to live or recorded music and often featuring sophisticated sound systems, elaborate lighting, and other effects.

discotheque

/ ˈdɪskəˌtɛk /

noun

  1. See disco
    the full name of disco

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Word History and Origins

Origin of discotheque1

From the French word discothèque, dating back to 1950–55. See disc, -o-, theca

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Word History and Origins

Origin of discotheque1

C20: from French discothèque, from Greek diskos disc + -o- + Greek thēkē case

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