: being or able to be added to and enclosed within an existing system (such as a computer)
add-in hardware
add-in
noun
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Some add-ins complement your tea and offer some health benefits.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Feb. 2026
Nutty farro helps bulk up this salad made with tons of super savory add-ins like olives, feta, and of course, crunchy snap peas.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Don’t be afraid to experiment with add-ins.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Feb. 2026
Use your favorite butter brand and mix in spicy add-ins yourself to control the level of heat.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Feb. 2026
Nutty farro helps bulk up this salad made with tons of super savory add-ins like olives, feta, and of course, crunchy snap peas.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Don’t be afraid to experiment with add-ins.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Feb. 2026
Use your favorite butter brand and mix in spicy add-ins yourself to control the level of heat.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for add-in
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“Add-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add-in. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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