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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023
Goal Zero offers power stations with higher capacity as well as expandable battery storage that can be added on and daisy-chained.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 16 July 2023
Peripherals were connected to serial ports in a daisy-chain configuration with the Apple bus network.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 July 2023
They are daisy-chained off a single USB connection.
—John Burek, PCMAG, 5 June 2023
Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2024
Turner’s post also included pics of herself and friends getting dinner in New York City, fist-pumping at the club, posing and goofing off in front of a sunset in the countryside, making daisy chains, and skiing.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2024
The model unveiled her spring chop while wearing a daisy chain crown on Instagram.
—Audrey Schmidt, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
Every person comes in kind of bumps somebody else, and there’s a daisy chain effect.
—Bypaige Hagy, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2023
Additionally, it’s also equipped with interior pockets for extra storage and an exterior daisy chain to attach extra gear to.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2023
Her go-to designer incorporated flowers including daisy chains, forget-me-nots, celandine and scarlet pimpernel to signify Camilla's love of nature, gardening and the British countryside.
—Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
In April, Phillippe showed off the fresh look in an Instagram post showing her sitting under a deep blue sky wearing a daisy chain and dark black sunglasses.
—Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023
The original unfolds as an unbroken daisy chain of great scenes: That opening scene in the jungle, a perilous journey of betrayals and booby traps, establishes the nature of the fun (think James Bond by way of Allan Quatermain) and the relentless pace of the plotting.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 July 2023
Verb
This lightning-quick data transfer capability, along with the ability to daisy-chain multiple devices, ensures seamless connectivity, making the MacBook Pro a hub of productivity and creativity.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023
Goal Zero offers power stations with higher capacity as well as expandable battery storage that can be added on and daisy-chained.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 16 July 2023
Peripherals were connected to serial ports in a daisy-chain configuration with the Apple bus network.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 July 2023
They are daisy-chained off a single USB connection.
—John Burek, PCMAG, 5 June 2023
Noun
More recently, sustainability and wellness leader Six Senses has created its own daisy chain of sleek, eco-conscious retreats.
—Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2024
Turner’s post also included pics of herself and friends getting dinner in New York City, fist-pumping at the club, posing and goofing off in front of a sunset in the countryside, making daisy chains, and skiing.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2024
The model unveiled her spring chop while wearing a daisy chain crown on Instagram.
—Audrey Schmidt, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
Every person comes in kind of bumps somebody else, and there’s a daisy chain effect.
—Bypaige Hagy, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2023
Additionally, it’s also equipped with interior pockets for extra storage and an exterior daisy chain to attach extra gear to.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2023
Her go-to designer incorporated flowers including daisy chains, forget-me-nots, celandine and scarlet pimpernel to signify Camilla's love of nature, gardening and the British countryside.
—Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
In April, Phillippe showed off the fresh look in an Instagram post showing her sitting under a deep blue sky wearing a daisy chain and dark black sunglasses.
—Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023
The original unfolds as an unbroken daisy chain of great scenes: That opening scene in the jungle, a perilous journey of betrayals and booby traps, establishes the nature of the fun (think James Bond by way of Allan Quatermain) and the relentless pace of the plotting.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 July 2023
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“Daisy-chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daisy-chain. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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