extender

noun

ex·​tend·​er ik-ˈsten-dər 

: one that extends: such as

a

: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier

b

: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)

Examples of extender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Get a backseat extender for your dog to keep them safe and comfortable, plus protect your car seats. —Jessica Moore, USA Today, 30 Nov. 2025

Use it as an extender or mesh node with compatible TP-Link gear, and a handy signal indicator shows you where to plug it in. —PC Magazine, 30 Nov. 2025

Plus, the 16-inch chain has a four-inch extender for even more customization. —Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025

Three-motor powertrain and range-extender system for record distance Beyond its long-distance capability, the Exeed Exlantix ES7 GT is also positioned as a high-performance EV. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for extender

• bartender
• contender
• defender
• engender
• offender
• pretender
• provender
• surrender
• suspender
• transgender
• bender
• blender

Kids Definition

extender

noun

ex·​tend·​er ik-ˈsten-dər 

: something added to something else especially to make it go farther

meat extenders

Medical Definition

extender

noun

ex·​tend·​er ik-ˈsten-dər 

1

: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier

2

: expander