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

As well as EVs, the subsidies also apply for plug-in hybrids and cars with range extenders, part of a broader effort to support the nation’s auto sector, which employs around 700,000 people. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

The range helps this extender achieve a reliable connection for demanding activities like 4K streaming. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026

Attachments include an extender brush for hard-to-reach areas, flat brush for delicate surfaces, and a convenient storage tray for easy organization and storage. — ABC News, 13 June 2026

By adding a starchy extender like soy or flour to small amounts of ground pork and beef, Southerners could stretch how far their limited food rations went. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for extender

• bartender
• contender
• defender
• engender
• offender
• pretender
• provender
• surrender
• suspender
• transgender
• bender
• blender

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