: an electric cord fitted with a plug at one end and a receptacle at the other
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Use a longer extension cord instead.—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026 The outdoor extension cord only has one outlet, but the three-foot power cable is weatherproof and can handle any climate with ease.—Kelsey Borovinsky, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026 Never plug them in an extension cord.—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 Experts said a space heater should be at least 3 feet away from anything flammable, should be shut off before leaving the room or going to sleep and should never be plugged into an extension cord.—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extension cord