add-on

1 of 2

noun

ˈad-ˌän How to pronounce add-on (audio)
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: 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

add-on

2 of 2

adjective

1
: being or able to be added on
an add-on device
2
: able to be added to
add-on certificates of deposit

Examples of add-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Sporty cars from mainstream brands such as Honda or Chevrolet use carbon fiber for add-ons like rear wings. Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024 Instead, carmakers are turning to increasingly novel add-ons from beds to cooktops to boost sluggish sales. Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 10 Mar. 2024 The two lavender Starbucks drinks are very different, though, and both put a different spin on their floral add-on. Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024 Over the last year, the FTC has put a whole bunch of additional rules in place related to pricing transparency, financing, unnecessary add-ons and keeping customer information secure. Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024 The trio plan to sell the sports package available directly to consumers in the U.S. and as an add-on to services like Disney+, Hulu and Max. Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024 The companies said the streaming bundle will be available from the (as-yet unnamed) joint venture, and as an add-on via services like Disney+, Hulu and Max. Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Mar. 2024 In December, Insider Intelligence reported that Amazon, which has struggled to dominate online grocery sales despite owning Whole Foods, started testing a grocery subscription add-on for Prime members. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024 This add-on feature provides live advice and assistance for customers completing a tax return through TaxAct. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Adjective
For these patients, Nexletol could be an effective add-on treatment. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2023 These add-on panels, along with the bumpers and mirrors, are all painted the color of the body, which on the 16V is restricted to silver, red, or black. Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 21 Mar. 2023 Now, the conversations about the business, that's all an add-on. Steve Baltin, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023 YouTube TV is also lowering the price of its 4K Plus add-on from $20 to $10 per month, according to the letter. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2023 As part of the price changes, YouTube is also slashing the price of its 4K Plus add-on from $19.99 a month to $9.99. J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2023 For those willing to spend more, plenty of higher-end models offer additional features like Bluetooth, companion apps, alarm clocks, and add-on sound libraries. Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2023 However, the Reelz channel requires an additional $3 add-on, which still isn’t a bad deal. Josie Howell | , al, 10 Mar. 2023 Football, baseball, and hockey fans will likely be interested in the Sports Plus add-on ($10.99/month), which includes NFL RedZone and the MLB and NHL networks. Maddie Topliff, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1930, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of add-on was in 1930

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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add-on. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Legal Definition

add-on

adjective
1
: being or able to be added on
add-on no-fault benefits
2
: able to be added to
add-on certificates of deposit

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