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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 couple — who met at Luna Luna in Los Angeles, and got engaged in November 2024 — had two important priorities for their wedding: creating an unforgettable experience for their guests and having an unplugged event. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 Safety Precautions Ensure the range hood is turned off and unplugged when cleaning it (if possible) to avoid electrical hazards. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025 The family enjoyed being unplugged from their electronics. Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025 Festival took place in Somerville with twelve unplugged mobile street bands in 2006, organizers said, and HONK! Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unplugged

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 29 Nov. 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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