: being or able to be added to and enclosed within an existing system (such as a computer)
add-in hardware
add-in
noun
Examples of add-in in a Sentence
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In a one-pot solution for the turkey and snippets of leftover vegetables, French Laundry chef Thomas Keller’s Turkey Casserole uses it all — and an add-in or two — to create an entirely different, memorable meal.
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Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023
The brand’s monthly cocktail kits amp up the average tipple with add-ins like infusion oils, aromatic bitters and even accompanying Spotify playlists.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, wsj.com, 24 Oct. 2023
Just make sure your add-ins are about the size of your macaroni.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2023
All ingredients mixed quickly in this extra-large ice cream maker, and the add-ins were incorporated thoroughly.
—Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
Upgrade traditional chicken salad with crunchy add-ins like pecans, Granny Smith apples, celery, and red onion.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
Flavor the egg salad with mustard, cayenne pepper, and other add-ins. 03 Tomato Carbonara Brighten up a heavy pasta dish with fresh-from-the-farmers'-market cherry tomatoes.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
While totes are generally easy to smush down or lie flat as the last add-in to a packed suitcase, this Frances Valentine fisherman's tote saves even more space by collapsing down into a neat, thin disk.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2023
Inspired by the recipe on the box of Chex cereals, this variation changes up the add-ins slightly and leans heavily on the Worcestershire sauce for punch.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 10 June 2023
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Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023
The brand’s monthly cocktail kits amp up the average tipple with add-ins like infusion oils, aromatic bitters and even accompanying Spotify playlists.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, wsj.com, 24 Oct. 2023
Just make sure your add-ins are about the size of your macaroni.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2023
All ingredients mixed quickly in this extra-large ice cream maker, and the add-ins were incorporated thoroughly.
—Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
Upgrade traditional chicken salad with crunchy add-ins like pecans, Granny Smith apples, celery, and red onion.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
Flavor the egg salad with mustard, cayenne pepper, and other add-ins. 03 Tomato Carbonara Brighten up a heavy pasta dish with fresh-from-the-farmers'-market cherry tomatoes.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
While totes are generally easy to smush down or lie flat as the last add-in to a packed suitcase, this Frances Valentine fisherman's tote saves even more space by collapsing down into a neat, thin disk.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2023
Inspired by the recipe on the box of Chex cereals, this variation changes up the add-ins slightly and leans heavily on the Worcestershire sauce for punch.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 10 June 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1980, in the meaning defined above
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“Add-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add-in. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.
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