diskette
nounUK /dɪsˈkɛt/
Etymology From disk + -ette, by analogy with cassette.
1
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.
2
Computer hardware, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Dated An 8-inch floppy disk.
- Synonyms
- floppy, floppy disk, floppy diskette, disk
- Derived terms
- diskette drive, flippy diskette, floppy diskette drive, magazette, micro-diskette, micro diskette, mini-diskette, mini diskette