daisy-chain

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verb

ˈdā-zē-ˌchān 

daisy-chained; daisy-chaining; daisy-chains

transitive verb

: to link (things, such as computer components) together in series

daisy chain

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noun

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

Verb

There is also a 12V trigger output with timed delay for simplified daisy-chaining with multiple amps. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

New for the Mark III is the fact that batteries can now be stacked and charged in sequence, each daisy-chained to the next (though at $600+ per battery, this can get pricey fast). —Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 May 2025

Noun

The former chief engineer of Tesla’s Model S says that would set off a daisy chain of gains: Smaller packs mean less weight, which means a lighter chassis, brakes, and other components to support them; that package then requires less power and energy storage overall. —IEEE Spectrum, 4 Apr. 2022

Eventually, Adib wants to create a daisy chain of drones that can relay information to one another and forward it to multiple readers. —IEEE Spectrum, 31 Aug. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1955, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for daisy-chain

• aeroplane
• appertain
• ascertain
• capitaine
• cassegrain
• cellophane
• chatelaine
• counterpane
• entertain
• gethsemane
• halothane
• hurricane