Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
floppy-disk
noun
/ˈflɒpi dɪsk/
Definition
A floppy disk is a type of data storage device that consists of a thin, flexible disk encased in a square or rectangular plastic shell.
Examples
- In the 1980s, many computers used floppy disks for loading software.
- My old files are still saved on a floppy disk, but I no longer have a drive to read it.
- Floppy disks were a major innovation in portable data storage.
Meaning
Floppy disks were widely used in the past to store and transfer digital information between computers.
Synonyms
- diskette
- data disk
- portable storage device
