extender

noun

ex·​tend·​er ik-ˈsten-dər 

: one that extends: such as

a

: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier

b

: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)

Examples of extender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In certain situations, a canopy extender can be used to protect a greater portion of the stroller seat. —Hollee Actman Becker, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024

Pedego offers buyers two battery options – the larger model getting up to 132 miles with the range extender activated. —Scott Kramer, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024

Their all-new Class A motorhome promises a robust 500 miles (805 km) of range from a combination of 140-kWh battery pack and petrol range extender. —New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2024

The extender was secured with zip ties, ensuring that nothing was drilled into the school’s wooden bed frame. —Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

extender

noun

ex·​tend·​er ik-ˈsten-dər 

: something added to something else especially to make it go farther

meat extenders

Medical Definition

extender

noun

ex·​tend·​er ik-ˈsten-dər 

1

: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier

2

: expander