thumb drive

noun

Meaning

A small, portable storage device that plugs into a computer's USB port to transfer or save files.

Examples

She carried her entire portfolio on a thumb drive.
Please copy the report onto a thumb drive before you leave.

Synonyms: USB, flash drive, pen drive, memory stick

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thumb drive

noun

Pronunciation: θʌm draɪv

Definition

A small, portable storage device that plugs into a computer's USB port to transfer or save files.

Examples

She carried her entire portfolio on a thumb drive.
Please copy the report onto a thumb drive before you leave.
I lost my thumb drive, so I have to redo the project.

Synonyms of thumb drive

Words with a similar meaning to thumb drive:

USB
flash drive
pen drive
memory stick

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