socket
Translation
socket, outlet
Examples
Plug the charger into the wall socket.
Plug the charger into the wall outlet.
He fitted the bulb into the light socket.
He fitted the bulb into the light socket.
His arm was pulled from its socket.
His arm was pulled from its socket.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) socket a device for connecting electrical equipment Plug the charger into the wall outlet.
((a/an)) socket a hollow part in a bone His arm was pulled from its socket.
Similar Words
Synonyms: outlet, receptacle, jack (electrical); joint, hollow (anatomical)
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'soket', a diminutive of 'soc' (plowshare), from the idea of something fitting into a holder.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'pocket' for a plug or a bone. 'Socket' sounds a bit like 'pocket'.