a person who announces and plays recorded music, esp pop music, on a radio programme, etc
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ˈdisc ˌjockey, n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Show Business, Radio and Televisionone who selects and plays recordings on a radio program or at a discotheque. Abbr.: DJ
disc′ jock′ey.
- Show Businessa person who conducts a radio broadcast consisting of recorded music, informal talk, commercial announcements, etc.
- Music and Dancea person who selects, plays, and announces records at a discotheque. Also, disk jockey.
- 1940–45, American.
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