Meaning & Definition of word "Socket"
Socket
/ˈsɒkɪt/
noun:
- 1. A hollow part for receiving and holding another part, typically used to connect electrical devices.
- Example: I plugged the charger into the wall socket to charge my phone.
- 2. A device that serves as a reusable connection point for an electrical plug.
- Example: Make sure the socket is turned off before you replace the light bulb.
- 3. A part of a computer that connects a component, such as a CPU or a graphics card, to the motherboard.
- Example: The new processor requires a different socket type than the previous one.
- 4. A vacant position or space designed to accommodate something.
- Example: There was a socket available on the bookshelf for the new decorative piece.
verb:
- 1. To fit or provide with a socket.
- Example: The technician will socket the new hard drive into the computer.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old French 'socket', diminutive of 'souc', meaning 'a hollow or recess'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
socket wrench:
A type of wrench with a socket for turning nuts or bolts.
power socket:
An electrical socket where appliances are connected.
dental socket:
The hole in the jawbone that holds a tooth.
Related Words
plug:
A device for making an electrical connection.
receptacle:
A container or device that receives another component.
port:
A place on a computer or device for connecting peripherals.
Slang Meanings of socket
Meaning: A term for a connection point in a network.
● Example Sentence: Make sure to check the socket when you're troubleshooting the internet.
Meaning: Used informally to refer to a place or situation where people gather.
● Example Sentence: That bar is the best socket in town to meet new friends.