multiplug

Outlet capacity increaser

A multiplug is a device that converts a single electrical outlet into multiple sockets, allowing several appliances to be plugged in at once: The multiplug behind the TV powers the console, sound bar, and streaming box.

Common in British and South African English; Americans typically say power strip or outlet splitter.

electrical

outlet

Point of release

plugboard · gang · prong · receptacle · adapter · coupler · grounding · insulation · circuit · wiring

power

electricity

Energy from charged particles

wattage · load · capacity · overload · kilowatt · energy · supply · draw · consumption · rating

connectivity

USB

Device connection standard

  • USB-CReversible device connector
  • ethernetWired networking standard
  • dataFacts for analysis

charging · hub · port · interface · device · cable · smartphone · laptop · tablet · peripheral

convenience

portable

Able to be carried

handy · practical · useful · accessible · flexible · organize · desktop · workstation · bedside · office

Opposites
socket quantity

multiplugwall outlet

Fixed electrical socket

wall socket

electrical protection features

multiplugsurge protector

Electrical overflow shield

surge suppressor · UPS

Phrases
Family

multiply, multiple, multiplication, multiplicity, multiplex, multiplexing, multiplexer

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G