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electrical outlet

NOUN

receptacle for wiring

Synonyms

WEAK

electric outlet electric receptacle outlet receptacle wall plug wall socket

Example Sentences

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The most thoughtful hotels have a Type C electrical outlet for European visitors or optional adapters for international guests.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

"You'd be able to move around, and you wouldn't have to be tied to an electrical outlet, which is really exciting."

From Science Daily • Nov. 6, 2023

Buy a USB “condom”—as many call hacker-prevention devices—and consider bringing a cord that can be plugged into an actual electrical outlet.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2023

The FBI recently reminded people that the safest option is to use an electrical outlet with a personal USB cord and charger, or use a portable charger.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2023

I had reviewed the floor plan of the actual buildings, memorized everything from the ceiling heights to emergency exits to electrical outlet locations.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan