plug-in
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- adjective
- /ˈplʌɡˌɪn/
- Specialized
:
enchufable
- The Prius guy buys the plug-in Prius and cuts his gas usage by 10-20%.
- plug-in vehicles
- plug-in hybrid
- plug-in electric
Examples
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The company has placed a large bet on the Volt, a plug-in electric car with an internal combustion engine.
Academic text (2011) -
Or you can change to a plug-in hybrid Chevy Silverado (VIA Motors) pickup truck.
Blog text (7) -
I would love to have an electric car that I could plug in at home after work.
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In other words, enough plug-in cars could actually reduce power company emissions.
Blog text (1) -
With a plug-in hybrid vehicle, one has the advantage of an electric car, but not the disadvantage.
Academic text (2005) -
The 2013 Car of the Year is the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
Blog text (8) -
The hybrid and plug-in hybrid version builds on the versatility of this car.
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I am excited about the near-term reality (next five years) of plug-in hybrids and electric cars.
Blog text (1) -
Ford has the C-Max Energi plug-in SUV coming out soon that might have better deep snow ability.
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The latest model features a plug-in hybrid system that can be charged at home.
Synonyms
Connects to a power outlet using a plug
Antonyms
How Fragrant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Plug-in as an adjective joins plug and in, meaning 'able to be connected', so a plug-in device or vehicle is one you can connect to an external power source to charge or run it.