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

Recent Examples on the Web It: Philips has made everything from beard trimmers to light bulbs to baby bottles and, since the pandemic, cordless water flossers (yay). Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024 Then keep scrolling to see even more deals on cordless vacuums. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024 Sprawling, towering, flamboyant installations of faux flowers and leaves are fast becoming a new hallmark of restaurant design, the florid successor to past fixations like open kitchens, Mason jars and those cordless tabletop lamps. Priya Krishna, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024 Plus, give your car some TLC with a cordless handheld vac that’s 80% off during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024 The Ryobi Vac Attack Cordless Leaf Vacuum is the best leaf mulcher for those who want a cordless option that can go everywhere. Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024 Best Early Amazon Vacuum Deals A high-quality vacuum and cleaning regimen are musts for families, and right now, Amazon has robot vacs, cordless stick models, and more are up to 76% off. Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024 Over 3,000 Amazon shoppers have purchased the cordless vacuum cleaner in the past month, and it’s earned hundreds of five-star ratings. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 This innovative cordless vacuum cleaner is designed to handle both wet and dry cleaning tasks, and is set to hit the market on March 6th, through Dyson Demo Stores and the company's website. Paul Lamkin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024

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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 26 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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