networkdrive

noun

UK /ˈnɛtwɜːk draɪv/

US /ˈnɛtwɜːrk draɪv/

A network drive is a folder on another computer that you can open from your own computer.

I saved my homework on the network drive so I can open it at school.

SYNONYMS

shared drive mapped drive file server share network share

RELATED WORDS

server folder storage cloud drive local drive

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A storage location on a local area network that many users can access.

The team keeps all project files on the network drive.

3. A drive letter on a computer that points to a shared folder on a server.

Drive Z: is a network drive connected to the office server.

4. A way to store and share files across computers without copying them to each machine.

Using a network drive means everyone sees the same updated file.