variants
also adaptors
as in accessories
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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of adapters
The complex process requires two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.
—
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Many vehicles can use adapters depending on the connector type.
—Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
Perhaps previous adapters were simply more inward-looking and less franchise-driven than Kyle Killen, creator and writer of Netflix’s series.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Tesla Supercharger access is included, and adapters will be available for charging at CCS stations.
—Stephen Edelstein, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The great players have to be great adapters because baseball serves up near-constant tests of nimbleness.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Rather than packing a traditional Type B to Type M and C converter, find adapters that have USB and USB-C ports as well to minimize electronic bulk in your suitcase.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The Bose and Sony headphones come with fully protective travel cases that hold extras, like charging cables and adapters.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The versatile magnetic mount has 360° adjustment, and adapters enable installation on non-metallic tent awning poles or wooden posts.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Many vehicles can use adapters depending on the connector type.
—Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
Perhaps previous adapters were simply more inward-looking and less franchise-driven than Kyle Killen, creator and writer of Netflix’s series.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Tesla Supercharger access is included, and adapters will be available for charging at CCS stations.
—Stephen Edelstein, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The great players have to be great adapters because baseball serves up near-constant tests of nimbleness.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Rather than packing a traditional Type B to Type M and C converter, find adapters that have USB and USB-C ports as well to minimize electronic bulk in your suitcase.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The Bose and Sony headphones come with fully protective travel cases that hold extras, like charging cables and adapters.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The versatile magnetic mount has 360° adjustment, and adapters enable installation on non-metallic tent awning poles or wooden posts.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapters
Noun
-
Beyond the accessories, texture and tailoring take center stage for black-tie dressing.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
-
But even the most run-of-the-mill floral dress can feel surprisingly fresh when it’s paired with trendy accessories.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Montreal’s five dangerous options on its top unit will be a mighty challenge for the Sabres’ penalty kill.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
-
Paul and Barlow spent several minutes in the second half playing in the frontcourt, giving Nurse options to switch seamlessly while playing small when other Sixers bigs dealt with foul trouble.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
Noun
-
Our household had no luxuries, no snack foods, no desserts, no popular culture except what came from the AM radio, and only a few appliances, including a washer but no dryer.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
-
Department stores, and sellers of electronics and appliances, saw payrolls shrink.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Adapters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapters. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
