flash-drivesoftware

noun
UK /ˈflæʃ draɪv ˈsɒftweə/
US /ˈflæʃ draɪv ˈsɔːftwer/

Software that you keep on a small USB stick so you can carry it and use it on other computers.

She carried her flash-drivesoftware to school so she could use her favorite drawing program on the classroom computer.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program stored on a flash drive that runs without being installed on the host computer.

The technician used flash-drivesoftware to fix the laptop without installing anything.

3. A collection of tools and utilities kept on a USB stick for emergencies or repairs.

His flash-drivesoftware included antivirus scanners and backup tools.

4. Software distributed on a physical USB stick instead of a download or disc.

The game came as flash-drivesoftware in a small box.