add-on

1 of 2

noun

ˈad-ˌän How to pronounce add-on (audio)
-ˌȯn
: something added on: such as
a
: a sum or amount added on
b
: something (such as an accessory or added feature) that enhances the thing it is added to
computer hardware add-ons

add-on

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adjective

1
: being or able to be added on
an add-on device
2
: able to be added to
add-on certificates of deposit

Examples of add-on in a Sentence

Noun a blow-dryer that comes with a couple of add-ons for people who are serious about styling their hair
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The company made 11 add-ons under Riverside's ownership. Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024 In addition to rolling out its $7.99 per month paid sharing add-on last summer, the company has made efforts to dive deeper into live content with WWE Monday Night Raw coming to the service next year and the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match airing next month. Emma Roth, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2024
Adjective
For these patients, Nexletol could be an effective add-on treatment. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2023 These add-on panels, along with the bumpers and mirrors, are all painted the color of the body, which on the 16V is restricted to silver, red, or black. Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 21 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for add-on 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1930, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of add-on was in 1930

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Cite this Entry

“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add-on. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

add-on

adjective
1
: being or able to be added on
add-on no-fault benefits
2
: able to be added to
add-on certificates of deposit

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