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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For heavier, louder cordless trimmers, earplugs are a good investment to protect against hearing loss. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025 There’s a versatile cordless vacuum on sale at Amazon that switches from a stick vacuum to a handheld vacuum in an instant. Clint Davis, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 In theory, a cordless immersion blender provides a convenient way to bounce around the kitchen, blending soup on one side and flying over to make a batch of pesto on the other. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025 The cordless function operates on a swivel power base to ensure the kettle is fully charged and ready at any time. Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cordless

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Mar. 2025.

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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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