Definition of DISKETTE

diskette

Meanings

Plural: diskettes

Noun

  • a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer
  • A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.
  • An 8-inch floppy disk.

Origin / Etymology

From disk + -ette, by analogy with cassette.

Synonyms

disk, floppy, floppy disk, floppy diskette

Scrabble Score: 13

diskette is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
diskette is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
diskette is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

diskette is a valid Words With Friends word