socket

noun
UK: /ˈsɒkɪt/
US: /ˈsɑːkɪt/

  1. A hole or space into which something is designed to fit.

    1. The light bulb screws into a socket.
    2. The mechanic checked the spark plug socket for corrosion and proper fit.

  2. A device in a wall that provides electricity; an outlet.

    1. Plug the lamp into the nearest socket.
    2. She needed an adapter to use the British plug in the European socket.

  3. In computing, one endpoint in a communication flow between two network applications across an IP network.

    1. The server listens on a specific socket for incoming connections.
    2. The client creates a socket to connect to the server's designated port.

Synonyms

outlet receptacle opening cavity
socket verb

  1. To insert something into a socket.

    1. Socket the new bulb carefully.
    2. The technician carefully socketed the chip into the motherboard before testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "socket" in English means: A hole or space into which something is designed to fit., A device in a wall that provides electricity; an outlet., In computing, one endpoint in a communication flow between two network applications across an IP network..

The phonetic transcription of "socket" is /ˈsɒkɪt/ in British English and /ˈsɑːkɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "socket": outlet, receptacle, opening, cavity.

Example usage of "socket": "The light bulb screws into a socket.". More examples on the page.