miniplug

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noun

The small connector used to connect portable audio devices to an output device such as a speaker or headset

OriginEnglish plug ← Italian miniatura →
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Meanings

nounminiplug (plural miniplugs)

plural miniplugs · alternative mini-plug

  1. The small connector used to connect portable audio devices to an output device such as a speaker or headset

    Fortunately, the iPhone has a standard miniplug headphone jack; unfortunately, its plastic molding prevents most headphone plugs from seating properly.

    2007 June 28, David Pogue, “Often-Asked iPhone Questions”, in New York Times

Origin

  1. Italianminiatura
  2. Englishminiature
  3. Englishmini-
  4. Englishplug
  5. Englishminiplug

From mini- + plug.

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APA

miniplug. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/miniplug

MLA

“miniplug.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/miniplug. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “miniplug,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/miniplug.

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