1. a piece of rubber, plastic, or other material used to block a hole
2. an electrical connector with metal pins that fits into a socket
3. a piece of publicity or advertising, especially a brief mention
Usage: informal

1. to block or fill a hole with something
2. to connect an electrical device to a power source
3. to promote or advertise something
Usage: informal

Examples

• She pulled the plug from the bathtub drain.
• The electrical plug wouldn’t fit into the old outlet.
• The author got a plug for his new book on the radio show.
• We need to plug this hole in the wall.
• Don’t forget to plug in your phone charger.
• The celebrity plugged her latest movie during the interview.
• The rubber plug kept the water from leaking out.
• He unplugged the television before the storm.