Synonyms & related words for discus

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of discus — including quoit, disk, saucer. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to discus

Explore words related to discus — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include discobolus, javelin, pentathlon, thrower, vaulter, disc, heptathlon, decathlon. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for discus

Common synonyms for discus include quoit, disk, saucer — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does discus come from?

The word discus breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root disc-, from Greek diskos (“disc, quoit”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.