Synonyms & related words for socket

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of socket. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to socket

Explore words related to socket — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include connector, plug, adapter, shotten, interposer, coupler, screws, bushing. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does socket come from?

The word socket breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root sock-, from Old English soc (“plowshare”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.