cordless

adjective

cord·​less ˈkȯrd-ləs How to pronounce cordless (audio)
: having no cord
especially : powered by a battery
a cordless telephone
cordless noun

Examples of cordless in a Sentence

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This cordless leaf blower has two speed settings, including a turbo mode that reaches 150 miles per hour, which is powerful enough to clear leaves and debris from your lawn, driveway, or sidewalk. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 The two-in-one crevice dusting brush, and the ability to convert from a cordless stick to a handheld adds functionality for other cleaning scenarios. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025 This cordless leaf blower comes with two batteries and a charger. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025 This powerful Shark stick vacuum has more than 1,000 five-star ratings and can convert to a handheld vacuum, and this cordless style from Bissell is designed specifically for homes with pets. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cordless

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cordless was in 1906

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“Cordless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordless. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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cordless

adjective
cord·​less ˈkȯrd-ləs How to pronounce cordless (audio)
: having no cord
especially : powered by a battery
a cordless telephone

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