flash drive

noun

: a data storage device that uses flash memory
specifically : a small rectangular device that is designed to be plugged directly into a USB port on a computer and is often used for transferring files from one computer to another

called also thumb drive

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Pricing and Availability: The PNY PRO Elite V3 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Elite-X Fit Type-C USB 3.2 flash drives are shipping now from www.pny.com or www.amazon.com. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 In the spring of 2021, Patel was approached by the principal of Eastern Hills High School in Fort Worth ISD, who was looking to buy planners, notepads and flash drives for the school, according to court documents. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025 Be aware that many flash drive storage spaces tend to be on the smaller side. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025 The flash drive’s dual interface features both USB 3.2 and Type-C connectors with one on each side safely tucked under a folder metal cover. New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flash drive

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First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flash drive was in 1992

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“Flash drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20drive. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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flash drive

noun
: a data storage device that uses flash memory
specifically : a small rectangular device that is designed to be plugged into a USB port on a computer and is often used for transferring files from one computer to another

called also jump drive, thumb drive

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