aux
Aux (noun) means an auxiliary input on a sound system, used to plug in an external audio device. Example: “Just plug your phone into the aux and we can play your playlist.”
How to use aux
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe extra audio jack on a stereo or speaker that lets you connect another device.
Informal shortening of "auxiliary," mainly used for car stereos and speakers.
Word forms
auxes plural
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Just plug your phone into the _____ and we can play your playlist.
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What does “aux” mean?
The word “aux” means an auxiliary input on a sound system, used to plug in an external audio device. In plain terms, the extra audio jack on a stereo or speaker that lets you connect another device.
How do you pronounce “aux”?
“Aux” is pronounced AWKS (/ˈɔks/ in IPA).
How do you use “aux” in a sentence?
Here is “aux” used in a sentence: “Just plug your phone into the aux and we can play your playlist.”
What part of speech is “aux”?
“Aux” is a noun.
Is “aux” a common word?
“Aux” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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