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DictionarydisketteMagnetic storage disk
noun

diskette

dis-KET/dɪsˈket/

A small removable magnetic storage disk in a protective case.

The diskette has a square plastic case and a sliding metal shutter.

Single recognizable 3.5-inch computer floppy diskette, square blue plastic shell, metal sliding shutter and blank white label, isolated angled object on white; no words or brand.
Etymology
diskGreekdisk, quoit, platter
+etteOld Frenchsmall

The disk element evokes a flat, round object, while -ette makes it a “little disk.” The computer term applies that shape-based name to a small magnetic storage disk.

In context

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More examples

  • The old computer had a diskette drive.
  • A labeled diskette lay beside the keyboard.
  • The archive transferred the diskette’s contents to newer storage.

Forms

diskette · diskettes

Similar words

floppy disk
Floppy disk is the usual equivalent for this kind of storage medium.
hard drive
A hard drive uses rigid disks inside a drive; a diskette is a removable flexible magnetic disk in a case.