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flash drive

noun

Definition of FLASH DRIVE

:  a data storage device that uses flash memory; specifically :  a small rectangular device that is designed to be plugged directly into a USB port on a computer and is often used for transferring files from one computer to another —called also jump drive, thumb drive
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First Known Use of FLASH DRIVE

1992

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