socket
Translation
socket, outlet, receptacle
Examples
Plug the lamp into the wall socket.
Plug the lamp into the wall socket.
The light bulb fits in this socket.
The light bulb fits in this socket.
His arm was pulled from its socket.
His arm was pulled from its socket.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) wall socket an electrical outlet Plug it into the wall socket.
((a)) light socket a holder for a bulb Screw the bulb into the light socket.
Similar Words
Synonyms: outlet, receptacle, jack, holder
Etymology
From Middle English, a diminutive of Old French 'soc', meaning 'plowshare', perhaps from the shape.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'pocket' for a plug or a bulb. It's like a little 'sock' (-et is a diminutive suffix) for something to fit into.