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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The cordless device can run for up to 40 minutes at a time, which buyers agree is a major selling point. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 5 July 2025 This lightweight cordless vacuum weighs under nine pounds, so even little helpers can maneuver it. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025 Jones also recommends investing in hands-free pumping bras and cordless breast pumps. Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Dyson vacuum The cordless vacuum charging on the wall next to Carmy’s office is unmistakably a Dyson V8 Absolute, which senior writer Emily Farris found to be an excellent performer when testing vacuum cleaners. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 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 15 Jul. 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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