discotheque

noun

dis·​co·​theque ˈdi-skə-ˌtek How to pronounce discotheque (audio)
ˌdis-kə-ˈtek
variants or discothèque
Synonyms of discothequenext
: disco sense 1

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The venue, the only art deco building in the historic district, has had many lives, among them as a discotheque in the ‘60s and a theater after that. — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026 Gang bosses had enjoyed surreal luxuries inside — a zoo, a discotheque, a cockfight arena — while directing rackets that had spread across the hemisphere as Tren de Aragua took control of smuggling routes and victimized Venezuelan immigrants. — Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 10 July 2026 This week, Madonna time travels back to the Eighties and dances the night away at a famous discotheque, R&B crooner Destin Conrad dives into reggae rhythms, and Rico Nasty teams back up with Kenneth Blume for a glittery new track. — Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026 Guests danced at a discotheque designed by Tony-winning creative force Christine Schwarzman on the mezzanine, while inside the iconic Café Carlyle, Mark Strong and Lesley Manville — stars of Oedipus and noted martini enthusiasts — curated a specialty martini bar for partygoers. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for discotheque

Word History

Etymology

French discothèque, from disque disk, record + -o- + -thèque (as in bibliothèque library)

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of discotheque was in 1960

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discotheque

noun
dis·​co·​theque ˈdis-kə-ˌtek How to pronounce discotheque (audio)
ˌdis-kə-ˈtek
: disco
Etymology

from French discothèque "nightclub with music for dancing," from disque "phonograph record, disk" and -thèque (the same ending as in French bibliothèque "library")

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