plural DJs
: disc jockey
When they [the Beatles] arrived in the U.S. in 1964, John Lennon spent his first night in New York in his hotel room, calling up radio DJs and asking them to play the Ronettes.—
Rob Sheffield
Rob SheffieldA hip-hop DJ's roles can be multi-faceted: finding the music for dancing, playing the popular tracks, being the rapper's background band, having, maintaining, and providing the equipment, producing the beats, and not least improvising instrumental solos.—Kjetil Falkenberg Hansen
—sometimes used as a title in the stage names of disc jockeysKjetil Falkenberg HansenJeffrey Allen Townes, better known as DJ Jazzy Jeff, is a producer, deejay and actor …—Greg Bishop
Greg Bishop
DJed also DJ'd; DJing; DJs
: to perform the role of a disc jockey : to act as a DJ for
Snoop Dogg has revealed that he turned down [an] offer to DJ a party for Michael Jordan.—Will Lavin
Will LavinThe distinctiveness of DJing in hip hop started with the development of adroit techniques on two turntables.—Patrick Rivers
Patrick RiversThere was a festive vibe as [Herman] Matfes DJ'd the event with fun Hanukkah and holiday music.—Lani Mustacchi
Lani Mustacchi… Paris Hilton DJed a New Year's Eve party on her own virtual island this year.—Brad Thomas
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Announced so far this year are DJ Jordan North, etiquette expert William Hanson and a group of QI researchers.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
At the reception, the newlyweds and their nearly 50 guests danced to music spun by DJ Chemics, took pictures in a photo booth provided by 1,000 Words and enjoyed a meal from Renaissance Catering before eating slices of delicious wedding cake baked by Cynful Snacks & Cakes.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The black tie event featured dinner and drinks, and guests enjoyed music crafted by DJ D-Nice at Cipriani's Socialista lounge.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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The weekend two lineup includes Polo & Pan (DJ Set), Ben Böhmer, Maribou State (DJ Set), Josh Conway (the Marías), Eli Brown, Max Styler and Massano.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Announced so far this year are DJ Jordan North, etiquette expert William Hanson and a group of QI researchers.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
At the reception, the newlyweds and their nearly 50 guests danced to music spun by DJ Chemics, took pictures in a photo booth provided by 1,000 Words and enjoyed a meal from Renaissance Catering before eating slices of delicious wedding cake baked by Cynful Snacks & Cakes.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The black tie event featured dinner and drinks, and guests enjoyed music crafted by DJ D-Nice at Cipriani's Socialista lounge.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“DJ.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DJ. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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