unplugged

adjective

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

Examples of unplugged in a Sentence

The band's latest album was unplugged.
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Also make sure the slow cooker is unplugged and completely cool. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026 Fresh air, plenty of space, access to outdoor activities, and a more unplugged lifestyle are some of the top reasons people choose to make the mountains their home. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026 Idle wells can also release harmful pollutants, yet thousands of idle wells remain unplugged within these health protection zones. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 Once the wax is gone, be sure the warmer is unplugged and cool to the touch. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unplugged

Word History

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 11 Mar. 2026.

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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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