hard drive

noun

: a data-storage device consisting of a drive and one or more hard disks

Examples of hard drive in a Sentence

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Desktop hard drives with capacities centered around 14TB start at around $180. PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024 During Monday's hearing, Cotton said the hard drive was received Monday. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024 Designed to withstand even the most rugged conditions, this waterproof, crush-proof, and dust-proof case from Evergreen protects your essentials, including action cameras, hard drives, keys, and more. Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 Someone on his crew was able to fly to Hamburg and deliver the hard drive to the post-production house in Germany. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hard drive 

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hard drive was in 1982

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“Hard drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20drive. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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hard drive

noun
: a device for storing computer data that consists of one or more hard disks in a sealed case

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