cordless

adjective

cord·​less ˈkȯrd-ləs How to pronounce cordless (audio)
: having no cord
especially : powered by a battery
a cordless telephone
cordless noun

Examples of cordless in a Sentence

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To close out the site’s cyber weekend sale, Prime subscribers can save on air fryers, cordless vacuums, artificial Christmas trees, and so much more. Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 Amazon and Walmart are offering discounts on select Dyson models, this favorite Levoit model and Shark cordless vacuums. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024 This streamlined cordless vacuum checks all the essential boxes for a Dyson: great suction, maneuverability, and automatic detangling. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024 If your carpet is starting to look a little worn out, then add the Dyson cordless vacuum to your cart and watch your carpet look brand-new after a few passes. Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cordless 

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cordless was in 1906

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“Cordless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordless. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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cordless

adjective
cord·​less ˈkȯrd-ləs How to pronounce cordless (audio)
: having no cord
especially : powered by a battery
a cordless telephone

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