: 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
1
: being or able to be added on
an add-on device
2
: able to be added to
add-on certificates of deposit
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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
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Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Auditors were looking into the soap dispensers as part of a C-17 maintenance contract that was valued at $35.6 billion between its original and add-on terms beginning in 2011 and extended through 2031.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 30 Oct. 2024
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
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Noun
The firm’s Khronos iPhone case ecosystem helps support budding mobile moviemakers: The case is small enough for everyday use, but can be augmented with add-ons, including filters, lights, and tripod mounts, thanks to its eight electronic contacts and nine quick-release mechanisms.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Auditors were looking into the soap dispensers as part of a C-17 maintenance contract that was valued at $35.6 billion between its original and add-on terms beginning in 2011 and extended through 2031.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 30 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
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“Add-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add-on. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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