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
Examples of flash drive in a Sentence
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However, that should be enough to hold any legal documents and digital devices like flash drives or DVDs.
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Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2024
Detectives then seized a flash drive and several SD cards that were allegedly in a book bag that belonged to Foster, the sheriff's office said.
—Adam Sabes, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2023
Instead of paperwork to sign, Mitch produces a flash drive containing seven recordings of Eleanor recounting the true origins of her life and her journey from a lush island to America.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 Oct. 2023
Watson tore apart his house, digging out every flash drive.
—Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
Each bottle also contains enough rice to feed a family of four for a week, as well as a Bible on a flash drive and a U.S. $1 bill.
—Eric Shawn, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2023
Once both things have been downloaded, use the software to write the OS onto the flash drive.
—Saira Mueller, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2023
Winston was started on cardiac medications and fitted with a cardiac monitor, about the size of a flash drive, which was implanted just under the skin in his chest.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2023
Hard disk drives last about five years, while flash drives last for around 10 years.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2023
Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2024
Detectives then seized a flash drive and several SD cards that were allegedly in a book bag that belonged to Foster, the sheriff's office said.
—Adam Sabes, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2023
Instead of paperwork to sign, Mitch produces a flash drive containing seven recordings of Eleanor recounting the true origins of her life and her journey from a lush island to America.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 Oct. 2023
Watson tore apart his house, digging out every flash drive.
—Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
Each bottle also contains enough rice to feed a family of four for a week, as well as a Bible on a flash drive and a U.S. $1 bill.
—Eric Shawn, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2023
Once both things have been downloaded, use the software to write the OS onto the flash drive.
—Saira Mueller, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2023
Winston was started on cardiac medications and fitted with a cardiac monitor, about the size of a flash drive, which was implanted just under the skin in his chest.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2023
Hard disk drives last about five years, while flash drives last for around 10 years.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2023
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“Flash drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20drive. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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