: having no cord
especially
: powered by a battery
a cordless telephone
cordless
noun
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If spring cleaning is on the brain, swap your clunky old gadgets for more efficient tools, like this Bissell cordless vacuum that works on all floor types, or this Roomba robot vacuum that doubles as a mop.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 3 May 2025
Clean your house without the restraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 3 May 2025
For most people, that vacuum will be a cordless stick.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
Ego Power+ Electric Lawn Mower This electric push lawn mower is cordless and features three-in-one functionality that allows it to mulch, bag, and discharge debris from the side.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 3 May 2025
Clean your house without the restraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.
—Nena Farrell, Wired News, 3 May 2025
For most people, that vacuum will be a cordless stick.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
Ego Power+ Electric Lawn Mower This electric push lawn mower is cordless and features three-in-one functionality that allows it to mulch, bag, and discharge debris from the side.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Cordless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordless. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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cordless
adjective
cord·less
ˈkȯrd-ləs 
: having no cord
especially
: powered by a battery
a cordless telephone
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