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SOK-it/ˈsɒkɪt/

A socket is the hole in the wall that you put a plug into — British English. Plug is the part on the wire. Plug it into the socket. American English often says outlet. Do not mix socket with pocket (in clothes) or soccer.

Meaning

The hole in the wall that you put a plug into for electricity (British).

Examples

• “The socket is behind the sofa.”
• “There is no free socket in this room.”
• “The lamp plug does not fit this socket.”

Good to know

plug into the socket. Contrast: plug (on the wire). US often outlet. Mix-up: pocket.

Near in meaning

outlet

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