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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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Also make sure the slow cooker is unplugged and completely cool. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025 Frankly, when Skynet eventually goes rogue, the E3 should be the first thing to be unplugged ... New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025 Cooler on the cook line was found unplugged, with food moved during inspection. Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025 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 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 3 Dec. 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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