: having no cord
especially
: powered by a battery
a cordless telephone
cordless
noun
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
Your upright vacuum might have powerful suction, but for quick cleanups and everyday maintenance, cordless models excel and simplify your routine.
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The vacuum is cordless and lightweight with a powerful battery.
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From cordless power tools to microchips to GPS, the original space race yielded incredible benefits for average consumers.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
Your upright vacuum might have powerful suction, but for quick cleanups and everyday maintenance, cordless models excel and simplify your routine.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The vacuum is cordless and lightweight with a powerful battery.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
From cordless power tools to microchips to GPS, the original space race yielded incredible benefits for average consumers.
—Leonard David, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Cordless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordless. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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cordless
adjective
cord·less
ˈkȯrd-ləs 
: having no cord
especially
: powered by a battery
a cordless telephone
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