adjective
unplugged
uhn-PLUHGD
Unplugged (adjective) means Disconnected from an electrical outlet. Example: “The fridge had been unplugged all weekend and everything inside had spoiled.”
adjective
1
Disconnected from an electrical outlet.
"The fridge had been unplugged all weekend and everything inside had spoiled."
2
Performed on acoustic instruments rather than electric ones.
"The band released an unplugged version of their biggest hit."
How to use unplugged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot plugged into power, or, for music, played acoustically instead of with electric instruments.
Common pairings
unplugged performance
unplugged session
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Etymology
From un- + plugged.
Rhymes for unplugged
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What does “unplugged” mean?
The word “unplugged” means disconnected from an electrical outlet. In plain terms, not plugged into power, or, for music, played acoustically instead of with electric instruments.
How do you pronounce “unplugged”?
“Unplugged” is pronounced uhn-PLUHGD (/ʌnˈplʌɡd/ in IPA).
How do you use “unplugged” in a sentence?
Here is “unplugged” used in a sentence: “The fridge had been unplugged all weekend and everything inside had spoiled.”
What part of speech is “unplugged”?
“Unplugged” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unplugged” have?
“Unplugged” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: disconnected from an electrical outlet.
