interconnect

verb

in·​ter·​con·​nect ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnekt How to pronounce interconnect (audio)
interconnected; interconnecting; interconnects
Synonyms of interconnectnext

transitive verb

: to connect with one another

intransitive verb

: to be or become mutually connected
interconnection noun
interconnectivity noun

Examples of interconnect in a Sentence

The systems are interconnected with a series of wires. The lessons are designed to show students how the two subjects interconnect. a series of interconnecting stories
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
For families Ten of the superior rooms can be interconnected and converted into family apartments, sleeping up to six people. Sarah Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Her longer-term vision is a modern media network for professional women — spanning business, personal finance, policy, and life-stage decision-making — all interconnected by money. Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Only when the two stories interconnect in the third act does DaCosta’s movie make a strong case for itself. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026 Four interconnected North Shore peaks (Eagle, Ullr, Mystery, and Moose) power 90-plus runs spread across 1,000 acres overlooking Lake Superior. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interconnect

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of interconnect was in 1865

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Interconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconnect. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

interconnect

verb
in·​ter·​con·​nect ˌint-ər-kə-ˈnekt How to pronounce interconnect (audio)
: to connect with one another
interconnected adjective
interconnection noun

More from Merriam-Webster on interconnect

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!