interlink

verb

in·​ter·​link ˌin-tər-ˈliŋk How to pronounce interlink (audio)
interlinked; interlinking; interlinks
Synonyms of interlinknext

transitive verb

: to link together
interlink noun

Examples of interlink in a Sentence

she was idly interlinking paper clips into a chain as she listened
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The European Union’s chief diplomat Kaja Kallas has argued that the wars in Iran and Ukraine are interlinked. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026 The security of Jewish self-determination is interlinked and intertwined with achieving Palestinian self-determination. Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026 While professional tennis players often separate their discussions of ball speed and court speed, the two are necessarily interlinked. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Family charters can upgrade to the 700-square-foot primary, created by interlinking two main deck cabins to form a private lounge or children’s cabin. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interlink

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interlink was in 1587

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“Interlink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlink. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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