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

There's still a healthy debate raging on about whether the automotive market at large should be maintaining focus on pure-electric vehicles or tempering their strategies with the style of range-extender engine featured prominently at this month's IAA Mobility show. —New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025

Adding mesh systems, Wi-Fi extenders, or upgrading to a newer router can expand coverage and deliver faster, more reliable internet throughout your home. —Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025

Basic includes the machine, Bluetooth ring, ring clip, an adjustable barbell, a set of barbell hooks, a pair of handles, a pair of handle extenders, a pair of ankle straps, and a triceps rope. —PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025

The range extender system consists of a highly efficient high-voltage generator driven by a small combustion engine. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2025

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