dj
dj — noun
- djsingular
- djsplural
1. A performer who selects and plays recorded pop music for listeners at a radio st
A performer who selects and plays recorded pop music for listeners at a radio station, nightclub, party, or similar event.
Gita dreamed of becoming a club DJ after her cousin mixed songs at a party.
collocation: club DJ
The wedding DJ played pop songs and ballads for guests of all ages.
collocation: wedding DJ + plays music
Rafael listens to his favourite radio DJ every morning while he eats breakfast.
Talia asked the nightclub DJ to play a song for her friend's birthday celebration.
- disc jockey
The full form of 'DJ'; very formal and rarely used in spoken English.
- selector
Informal term common in UK club culture, focusing on the skill of choosing songs.
- mixer
Informal; emphasises the technical blending of tracks rather than just playing them.
文法句型
DJ + verb (works as / plays / mixes)
用法筆記
Often capitalised as 'DJ'. The full form 'disc jockey' is much rarer in everyday conversation — learners should use the abbreviation.
常見錯誤
2. A dressy men's jacket, usually black or white, for formal evening events where a
A dressy men's jacket, usually black or white, for formal evening events where a bow tie is part of the outfit.
Marco rented a black DJ for the school prom because he had no formal clothes.
collocation: black DJ + rent a DJ
Men at the restaurant wore a DJ and bow tie after six in the evening.
collocation: wear a DJ + bow tie
Beatrix bought her husband a white DJ for the awards ceremony next month.
Isabela's father wore a white DJ to the charity dinner last Saturday.
- dinner jacket
The full, more formal name; 'DJ' is the abbreviation used in casual British conversation.
- tuxedo
American equivalent; refers to the complete formal suit including the jacket.
- black tie
The dress code rather than the garment itself; often used to mean 'wear a dinner jacket'.
文法句型
wear + a DJ
a black / white + DJ
用法筆記
Chiefly British English. In American English the usual term is 'tuxedo' or 'tux'. The abbreviation 'DJ' for dinner jacket may confuse American readers.
常見錯誤
dj — verb
- djpresent simple I / you / we / they
- djs3rd person singular
- djing-ing form
- djedpast simple
1. To work or perform as a DJ — selecting, playing, and mixing recorded music for p
To work or perform as a DJ — selecting, playing, and mixing recorded music for people at a club, party, radio station, or other event.
Walid has been DJing at weekend parties since he was sixteen years old.
progressive: has been DJing + at [event]
Soraya learned to DJ by watching online tutorials and practising on borrowed equipment.
infinitive: learned to DJ
Jack DJed at his sister's wedding reception last summer and had a fantastic time.
The nightclub hired Emre to DJ every Friday evening during the summer season.
文法句型
DJ + (at / for / in) [place/event]
DJ + [event/party]
用法筆記
Often appears in the progressive form 'DJing' or as a gerund. Past tense forms vary: 'DJed' and 'DJ'd' are both common. The verb typically does not take a direct object meaning 'music' — you DJ an event, not 'DJ music'.