USB drive

British

noun

computing another name for flash drive

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On Feb. 19, the witness received a package from Grillo containing a USB drive and a check from another of Grillo’s nonprofits for $20,000, according to the affidavit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

His brother's son - who had suspicions about his uncle - took advantage of his absence one day in October 2023 to examine a USB drive that belonged to Leveugle.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Next to “Bestbuy,” the list mentioned a digital camera and USB drive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

But the most secure option is a YubiKey, which is a physical key that plugs into your USB drive or phone that you need to have with you to log in to Twitter.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2023

"We allocated one hundred grams for luxury items. There are some handwritten letters from Mark's family, a note from the President, and a USB drive filled with music from all ages."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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