Female connector
Updated: 07/06/2021 by Computer Hope

A female connector type or female port is a connector or port with holes instead of pins. In the picture, the power cord connector (at left) is a female connector, and the wall socket connection (at right) is a "male" connector.
Examples of female connectors and ports
Below are examples of female connectors and ports you may find on the back of your computer and other devices.
Tip
Most ports on the back of the computer are female ports.