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DictionarydriveComputer storage
noun

drive

A device or system for storing computer data.

She copies the files onto an external drive.

Etymology
driveOld Englishto drive

The storage sense grew from machinery that drives a disk or other recording medium. The name now also covers devices that store data without moving parts.

More examples

  • The old disk drive stopped working.
  • This computer has two storage drives.
  • We replaced the failed drive yesterday.

Forms

drive · drives

Similar words

disk
Can name a storage medium rather than the whole device.
storage
The general function or capacity rather than a particular device.