How to Use DJ in a Sentence

DJ

noun
  • To the left of the bar is the makeshift DJ booth.
    — Nneka M. Okona, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Beef isn’t on the menu for DJ Khaled.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The evening will include a DJ, light bites and a cash bar.
    — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
  • There will be plenty of games, karaoke and live DJ sets, too.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
  • There will be plenty of games, karaoke and live DJ sets, too.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Jermaine Dupri will open the gala with a DJ set.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Along the long, curved bar are green plush chairs and a DJ setup to spin vinyls.
    — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Mind you, the entire time, the DJ had the house rocking!
    — Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
  • There will be a DJ, silent auction, raffle and no host bar.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Enjoy beer, food trucks, games and DJ music.
    — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Their daughter moonlights as a DJ.
    — Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Steve Aoki also warmed the crowd up with a DJ set.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Björk and Arca are both playing DJ sets.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Then Boyd waves to a man passing the DJ booth window.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • That’s all on top of the return of a healthy DJ Wonnum.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
  • There were also face painters and a DJ playing music.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Brown then sent Cincinnati's own DJ Fresh to fetch her from the crowd.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Were there any challenges in your career coming up in the city as a new DJ?
    — Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • There will also be DJ and drag queen performances.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
  • All that remains of the old church is the DJ booth, now used for sample storage.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
  • There were two new categories at The DJ Awards this year.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The first night will feature a retro dance party with DJ Paul H.
    — Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Come for an aperitivo at sunset and stay for the live DJ sets.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
  • But the owners spend most of their evenings on the upper deck with its jacuzzi and a wraparound DJ booth.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
  • So loud was the DJ’s set that the ordering process tested the vocal cords.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 3 May 2026
  • Pimpton is in line to have the first chance at replacing DJ Rogers.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
  • Lord Sear, a veteran DJ and radio host, has died.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
  • He was known for being the DJ in Run-DMC.
    — CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • There will be Sunday brunch, too, and expect live DJ sets on the weekend.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
  • The dinner-dance includes a buffet, DJ, and a photo booth.
    — Holly Andres, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026

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