AA battery

noun

: a battery that is typically used in small electronic devices and that is standardized at 51 mm in length and roughly 14 mm in diameter

called also AA, AA cell, double-A, double-A battery

Examples of AA battery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Just keep in mind that the toy requires three AA batteries, which are not included. Maya Polton, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024 Just pop in three AA batteries, and toddlers are on their way to helping around the yard (well, sort of). Christine Luff, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024 They’re powered by three AA batteries per slipper, which last for about four hours, zipped into the soles and activated by an on/off switch on the side. Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2024 It’s equipped with solar panels and a hand crank to replenish its rechargeable battery, as well as a backup system that runs on six AA batteries. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2023 Find it on Amazon These Converters Turn AAA Batteries into AA We always need AA batteries, but AAA are the ones that seem to come in 2,000 packs. Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023 Select: Online Shopping, Simplified After a weekend full of deals, our Select team is sharing the bestsellers from Cyber Monday, including things as practical as a pack of AA batteries and dishcloths, to more fun selections such as an Apple Watch or bluetooth headphones. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2023 Also keep in mind that the four required AA batteries (two each) are not included. Addie Morton, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023 The cordless candles will last 60 days on one set of AA batteries and are sold in a set of four. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of AA battery was in 1961

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“AA battery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/AA%20battery. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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