cordless

adjective

cord·​less ˈkȯrd-ləs How to pronounce cordless (audio)
: having no cord
especially : powered by a battery
a cordless telephone
cordless noun

Examples of cordless in a Sentence

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This compact and cordless upright vacuum has up to 70 minutes of run time, is always charging while docked, and has an auto-empty feature to make cleanup easy. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025 Our resident vacuum expert Emily Farris is keen on Dyson cordless vacuums for their lightweight maneuverability. Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 The Car+Boat handheld is designed to conveniently clean cars, trucks, SUVs, RVs, and, of course, boats, and as such, is completely cordless and doesn’t require an outlet. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 Then keep scrolling to shop more cordless vacuum deals at Amazon. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cordless

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cordless was in 1906

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“Cordless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordless. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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cordless

adjective
cord·​less ˈkȯrd-ləs How to pronounce cordless (audio)
: having no cord
especially : powered by a battery
a cordless telephone

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