Hard disk

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑɹd ˈdɪsk/

Hard disk (noun)

  1. A device inside a computer that stores files and programs using spinning disks and a read-write head.
  2. A long-term storage unit in a computer system where data remains even when the power is off.

Examples

  • The hard disk stores photos and documents.
  • A hard disk can keep large files for years.