add-in

adjective

ˈad-ˌin 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

For those willing to stretch the limits, though, a solid base recipe has endless possibility for layers, add-ins, frostings, glazes, and toppings. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Garten typically cooks the shrimp in oil first, before adding her stock, paella rice, seasoning, and sausage, with the rest of the add-ins following after. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

The tableside queso offers a dozen add-in options. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026

Start with one tool and one add-in. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for add-in

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin