unplugged

adjective

un·​plugged ˌən-ˈpləgd How to pronounce unplugged (audio)
: acoustic sense 2
an unplugged performance

Examples of unplugged in a Sentence

The band's latest album was unplugged.
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The same parents who built our algorithmic economy now limit their own children’s exposure to it, creating a new kind of digital divide—one where being unplugged and well-read are the ultimate luxuries. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Big Thief is not as active online as its supporters; in fact, its members seem philosophically and occasionally comically unplugged from many of the conversations circling them. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025 The bedroom features a wall of vintage windows that look out onto the woods, a record player, and a trunk full of games to keep you occupied and unplugged. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025 The Nissan Leaf was unplugged from the charging station by the vehicle’s owner, according to Schweihs. Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unplugged

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First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unplugged was in 1968

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“Unplugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unplugged. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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unplugged

adjective
un·​plugged ˌən-ˈpləgd How to pronounce unplugged (audio)
: acoustic sense 2
an unplugged performance

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