Meaning of the word "floppy disk" in English

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floppy disk

US /ˈflɑp.i ˌdɪsk/
UK /ˈflɒp.i ˌdɪsk/

Noun

a flexible magnetic disk for storing computer data, typically 3.5 inches or 5.25 inches in size, enclosed in a rigid or semi-rigid plastic casing

Example:
I found an old floppy disk with my college essays on it.
Modern computers no longer have drives for floppy disks.