removable media
nounUK /rɪˈmuːvəbl ˈmiːdiə/
US /rɪˈmuːvəbl ˈmiːdiə/
A thing like a USB stick or disc that you can plug in or take out to store computer files.
She saved her homework on removable media so she could print it at school.
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2. Storage devices that can be detached from a computer without shutting it down.
The technician copied the logs onto removable media before wiping the machine.
3. Physical media such as CDs, DVDs, or tapes used to carry data between systems.
Old backups were kept on removable media in the office safe.
4. Any data-carrying device that is not built into the computer itself.
Security rules forbid connecting removable media to company laptops.