: having no cord
especially
: powered by a battery
a cordless telephone
cordless
noun
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Find stocking stuffers like memory foam slippers and multitools, or splurge on a big gift like a Shark blow dryer brush, Beats headphones, a cordless vacuum, or a SodaStream for the whole family to enjoy.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
This lightweight, cordless vacuum can run for up to 40 minutes on a charge, and converts to a handheld unit to tackle messes in cars and other hard-to-reach places.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 1 Dec. 2025
The cordless stick vacuum also mirrors the look of a futuristic Dyson at a much lower price point.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
What to consider before buying a vacuum Right now, the best cordless stick vacuum deals are from Dyson.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
This lightweight, cordless vacuum can run for up to 40 minutes on a charge, and converts to a handheld unit to tackle messes in cars and other hard-to-reach places.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 1 Dec. 2025
The cordless stick vacuum also mirrors the look of a futuristic Dyson at a much lower price point.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
What to consider before buying a vacuum Right now, the best cordless stick vacuum deals are from Dyson.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Cordless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordless. Accessed 25 Dec. 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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