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

Plus, the 16-inch chain has a four-inch extender for even more customization. —Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025

Three-motor powertrain and range-extender system for record distance Beyond its long-distance capability, the Exeed Exlantix ES7 GT is also positioned as a high-performance EV. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025

The American brand’s vehicles, which are being promoted as off-roaders, feature dual-motor electric powertrains, but also utilize a gas range extender. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025

The bike plus the dual-battery extender package has a list price of $1,999, but again is available for a hundred bucks off at the time of writing. —New Atlas, 22 Oct. 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