wall plug
/wɔl plʌɡ/ · wall.plug
noun
- A device used to connect electrical appliances to a power source, typically inserted into a wall socket. She inserted the wall plug into the socket and turned on the lamp.
- A type of electrical outlet or socket in a wall. The wall plug in the living room was not working, so we had to use an extension cord.
Did you know? The first wall plug was invented by Thomas Edison in the late 19th century, revolutionizing the way people used electricity in their homes.