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Definition of unplugged

unplugged

/ʌnˈplʌɡd/
un · plugged
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• adjective

1

Disconnected from an electrical power supply or an electronic network.

Example

"Make sure the toaster is completely unplugged before you attempt to clean the heating elements."

2

(Of music or a musical performance) performed or recorded using acoustic instruments rather than electrically amplified or synthesized ones.

Example

"The rock band released an intimate unplugged album featuring acoustic guitars and a string quartet."

3

Temporarily refraining from using digital technology, smartphones, or the internet in order to relax.

Example

"We spent an unplugged weekend in a mountain cabin without any cell service or laptops."

4

Freed from an obstruction, blockage, or stopper.

Example

"Once the kitchen drain was finally unplugged, the standing water flowed out quickly."

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• Nearby Words

unplowed
unplucked
unplug
unplugged
unpoetic
unpoetically
unpoisoned

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unplugged. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unplugged
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