: a small device that plugs into a computer and serves as an adapter or as a security measure to enable the use of certain software
Examples of dongle in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Hubs are affordable dongles that provide extra USB ports, SD card readers, and a headphone jack.
—
Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025
Wireless screen sharing is made possible by the addition of an optional Wi-Fi dongle, and the setup can accommodate up to four simultaneous presenters in split-screen views for collaborative ease.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
The $200 dongle lets any Android phone or iPhone send text messages and contact emergency services by connecting to Viasat and Skylo’s network of satellites.
—Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
The keyboard also offers clicky, hot-swappable switches and support for USB-C, Bluetooth, and even 2.4GHz wireless via a dongle.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dongle
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025
Wireless screen sharing is made possible by the addition of an optional Wi-Fi dongle, and the setup can accommodate up to four simultaneous presenters in split-screen views for collaborative ease.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
The $200 dongle lets any Android phone or iPhone send text messages and contact emergency services by connecting to Viasat and Skylo’s network of satellites.
—Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
The keyboard also offers clicky, hot-swappable switches and support for USB-C, Bluetooth, and even 2.4GHz wireless via a dongle.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dongle
Cite this Entry
“Dongle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dongle. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share