power point

British  

noun

1. an electrical socket mounted on or recessed into a wall

2. such a socket, esp one installed before the introduction of 13 ampere ring mains, that is designed to provide a current of up to 15 amperes for supplying heaters, etc, rather than lights

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Example Sentences

“The strategy is limited. ... It’s a collection of projected power points.”

From Los Angeles Times

But fans of tidal power point to the massive cost reductions achieved in wind and solar technology.

From BBC

Images posted on social media showed dozens of people crowding round power points charging their phones.

From BBC

“We are working to create mobile power points for the critical infrastructure of cities, towns and villages,” he wrote on the Telegram messaging app.

From Reuters

There were a lot of power points, but they didn’t bring in a bottle to touch and taste.

From Seattle Times