Synonyms of adapter

adapter

noun

ə-ˈdap-tər 

variants also adaptor

as in accessory

something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment

adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accessory
• option
• appliance
• add-on
• appendage
• attachment
• adjunct
• additive
• equipment
• accoutrement
• accompaniment
• enhancement
• subsidiary
• complement
• auxiliary
• supplement
• amenity
• filler
• ornament
• furnishings
• extra
• appurtenances
• embroidery
• incidental
• trimming
• luxury
• decoration
• adornment
• trappings
• paraphernalia
• nonessential
• habiliment(s)
• garnish
• nonnecessity
• doodad
• trim
• embellishment
• frill
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• requirement
• essential
• necessity
• requisite

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adapter

Designed with versatility in mind, every strap is interchangeable with the phone adapter that goes right into your own phone case while elevating your outfit for any occasion. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

The project also has adapters designed for charging infrastructure in China and North America. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

The speech is also a kind of litmus test for translators and adaptors, an opportunity for a politically progressive character to let rip not simply against general human hypocrisy but against the particular sins of a moment. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Once Tesla opened part of its charger network, which is the North American Charging Standard, to cars that were made by other manufacturers, carmakers started producing adapters for people who had EVs that had older CCS ports. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026