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title: What are some other common names for flash drives?
description: "The USB flash drive goes by a variety of synonyms that include: **jump drive**, **thumb drive**, **keychain drive**, **memory stick**, **memory key**, **pen drive**, **data stick**, **USB drive**, **USB dongle**, and **USB stick**."
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updated: "2023-08-27"
category: USB Flash Drive
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# What are some other common names for flash drives?

The USB flash drive goes by a variety of synonyms that include: **jump drive**, **thumb drive**, **keychain drive**, **memory stick**, **memory key**, **pen drive**, **data stick**, **USB drive**, **USB dongle**, and **USB stick**.