English · Slang Attested

plug

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Meaning · English

A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.

Where it’s used: Used American English

I pushed the plug back into the electrical socket and the lamp began to glow again.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one. — An electric socket: wall plug.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “plug” mean?

A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.

Is “plug” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.