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

Disconnected from an electrical outlet.

"The fridge had been unplugged all weekend and everything inside had spoiled."

Performed on acoustic instruments rather than electric ones.

"The band released an unplugged version of their biggest hit."

How to use unplugged

Learner’s notes

In 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

rugged bugged plugged drugged

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Frequently asked questions

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.