: something added on: such as
a
: a sum or amount added on
b
: something (such as an accessory or added feature) that enhances the thing it is added to
computer hardware add-ons
1
: being or able to be added on
an add-on device
2
: able to be added to
add-on certificates of deposit
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Examples of add-on in a Sentence
Noun
a blow-dryer that comes with a couple of add-ons for people who are serious about styling their hair
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 May 2024
As an add-on to Comcast Xfinity TV or broadband, the StreamSaver bundle will cost $15 per month — a discount of at least 35% compared with price of the services purchased separately.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 May 2024
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Noun
While McDonald’s is only promising its $5 meal deal for a month—with franchisees asking the company to invest in the operation—additional promotions are likely to stick around, though likely in different forms, such as app-exclusive deals or cheap menu add-ons for digital orders, Zagor said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 May 2024
As an add-on to Comcast Xfinity TV or broadband, the StreamSaver bundle will cost $15 per month — a discount of at least 35% compared with price of the services purchased separately.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 May 2024
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add-on. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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