Noun: floppy disk
- A small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer
"floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price";
- diskette, floppy
Derived forms: floppy disks
Type of: disc, disk, magnetic disc, magnetic disk
Part of: computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
Encyclopedia: Floppy disk