sockets
word · lemma: socket
Definition
Sockets are openings that objects fit into, most commonly the holes in a wall where you plug in electrical devices. They can also refer to similar fittings for light bulbs or mechanical parts.
Usage & Nuances
'Sockets' is most often used for electrical outlets in walls ('power sockets'), but also for light sockets and sometimes in technical or mechanical contexts. Common collocations: 'plug into the socket', 'remove from the socket'. Do not confuse with 'plug' (the male part).
Example Sentences
Please do not touch the sockets with wet hands.
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There are three sockets in this room.
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My lamp won't work unless I change the sockets.
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Are these sockets compatible with international plugs?
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I had to buy an adapter because the sockets here are different.
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Be sure to unplug your charger from the sockets before you leave.
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