AA battery
noun
: a battery that is typically used in small electronic devices and that is standardized at 51 mm in length and roughly 14 mm in diameter
called also AA, AA cell, double-A, double-A battery
Examples of AA battery in a Sentence
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Also, this cordless model is powered by one AA battery and is small enough to take on the go.
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Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
The activity bar is easy to wipe down and clean and requires three AA batteries, which are included.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
The full cleaning kit includes the spray mop, one multipurpose cleaning solution, two mopping pad refills, and two AA batteries to start you off.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Each candle requires two AA batteries (not included).
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
Just keep in mind that the toy requires three AA batteries, which are not included.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024
Just pop in three AA batteries, and toddlers are on their way to helping around the yard (well, sort of).
—Christine Luff, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024
They’re powered by three AA batteries per slipper, which last for about four hours, zipped into the soles and activated by an on/off switch on the side.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2024
It’s equipped with solar panels and a hand crank to replenish its rechargeable battery, as well as a backup system that runs on six AA batteries.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2023
Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
The activity bar is easy to wipe down and clean and requires three AA batteries, which are included.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
The full cleaning kit includes the spray mop, one multipurpose cleaning solution, two mopping pad refills, and two AA batteries to start you off.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Each candle requires two AA batteries (not included).
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
Just keep in mind that the toy requires three AA batteries, which are not included.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024
Just pop in three AA batteries, and toddlers are on their way to helping around the yard (well, sort of).
—Christine Luff, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024
They’re powered by three AA batteries per slipper, which last for about four hours, zipped into the soles and activated by an on/off switch on the side.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2024
It’s equipped with solar panels and a hand crank to replenish its rechargeable battery, as well as a backup system that runs on six AA batteries.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1961, in the meaning defined above
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“AA battery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/AA%20battery. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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