daisy-chained; daisy-chaining; daisy-chains
: to link (things, such as computer components) together in series
1
: a string of daisies with stems linked to form a chain
2
: an interlinked series
a daisy chain of computer peripherals
a daisy chain of toddlers
Examples of daisy-chain in a Sentence
Noun
She wore a daisy chain around her neck.
a daisy chain of electronic devices
The children linked arms forming a daisy chain.
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Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
One such strategy is the daisy-chain gene drive, in which the gene drive is divided into several genetic components that must be joined together to be functional.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Every song is a daisy chain of vignettes that bleed into each other while keeping the same rhyme scheme.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Instead of Thunderbolt 5, the MA270S is limited to Thunderbolt 4 speeds and capabilities including daisy-chaining multiple screens.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
One such strategy is the daisy-chain gene drive, in which the gene drive is divided into several genetic components that must be joined together to be functional.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Soon the song evolved into a daisy chain of solos.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Every song is a daisy chain of vignettes that bleed into each other while keeping the same rhyme scheme.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for daisy-chain
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“Daisy-chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daisy-chain. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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