diskette

/ˈdɪskɪt/ or /ˈdɪs.kɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, flexible magnetic disk, especially one used for storing data on a personal computer.

“She used to work with diskettes in her old office job.”

2. noun

A small disk of magnetic material used for storing data on a personal computer.

“The old computer used a single diskette to store its entire operating system.”

Synonyms

  • disk
  • floppy disk

Antonyms

  • CD
  • hard drive