noun
- a small hardware device that plugs into a computer or other electronic device to provide additional functionality or security
Usage: technology
Examples
- I need a USB dongle to connect my wireless mouse.
- The software requires a security dongle to prevent piracy.
- She plugged in a Bluetooth dongle to add wireless capability to her old laptop.
- The presentation failed because we forgot the HDMI dongle.
- This dongle converts the USB-C port to regular USB.
- The Wi-Fi dongle provides internet access for the desktop computer.