Definition
1. A flash drive is a small, ultra-portable storage device which, unlike an optical drive or a traditional hard drive, has no moving parts.
2. A flash driveis a small data storage device that uses flash memory and has a built-in USB connection. Flash drives are typically no more than two to three inches in length and less than an inch in width. Flash drives are also very thin, often having a depth of less than a centimeter. Because of their small form factor, they are highly portable.
Abbreviation
Synonyms
USB flash drive, USB drive, USB stick, flash memory, pen drives
Superterms
drive
Subterms
Sources
https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-flash-drive-2625794 (1.); https://techterms.com/definition/flashdrive (2.)
Author: Tim Röder
