1. hollow spaces or openings into which something fits
2. electrical outlets or connectors for plugs
3. hollow parts of the body where bones or organs fit
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The lamp cord wouldn’t reach the electrical sockets on the far wall.
• He kept his socket wrenches organized in a metal toolbox.
• The eye sockets in the skull were clearly visible.
• Make sure the light bulbs are screwed tightly into their sockets.
• The mechanic used different sized sockets to remove the bolts.
• Power sockets in Europe have a different shape than American ones.
• The dentist examined the tooth sockets after the extraction.