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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sockets

/ˈsɒkɪts/ noun · British & US
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What does sockets mean?

noun

A socket is a hollow part of a machine or device where a part can be inserted or connected. In computing, a socket is a endpoint for communication between two processes.

Example

"The electrician needed to install a new socket in the wall to power the lamp."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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