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.
Recent Examples on the Web The remix and unplugged take are the latest iterations of the double album that has been issued in a wide variety of physical variants, including multiple CD, vinyl, cassette and deluxe takes. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 July 2024 Stores had unplugged thousands of the company’s iconic red DVD rental kiosks. Janko Roettgers, The Verge, 5 July 2024 In a state filled with more than 100,000 unplugged oil and gas wells, environmental advocates say that defending the setbacks law is essential to eventually phase out planet-warming fossil fuels and protect residents who live near the toxic fumes released by drill sites. Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024 Next, make sure your appliances are unplugged to avoid short-circuiting them. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for unplugged 

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Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Jul. 2024.

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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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