charging port

Device's power jack

A charging port is the socket on a device where you plug in a cable to recharge its battery.

Phones, laptops, tablets, and electric vehicles all have charging ports, though the connector type varies: My phone's charging port is loose, The car's charging port is behind the fuel door.

The term distinguishes power input from other ports like audio or data connections.

Related
  • USBDevice connection standard
  • micro USBCompact data transfer connector
  • cableHeavy-duty woven line
  • socketHollow receiving cavity
  • plugSomething that blocks openings

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power direction

charging portpower output

Energy delivered per time

power outlet · power supply · wall socket · electrical outlet · battery

port function type

charging portheadphone jack

Socket for wired earpieces

audio jack · HDMI port · microphone jack · SD card slot · SIM card slot

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G