floppy diskette
/ˈflɒpi ˈdɪskɛt/ · floppy.disk.et
noun
- A small, flexible magnetic disk used for data storage, typically 3.5 inches in diameter. She inserted the floppy diskette into the computer to transfer files.
- A type of removable storage device, often used in older computers. The floppy diskette drive was a standard feature in many laptops of the 1990s.
Did you know? The floppy diskette was a ubiquitous storage medium in the 1980s and 1990s, but it eventually became obsolete with the advent of newer technologies like CDs, DVDs, and USB drives.