daisy-chained; daisy-chaining; daisy-chains
: to link (things, such as computer components) together in series
1
: a string of daisies with stems linked to form a chain
2
: an interlinked series
a daisy chain of computer peripherals
a daisy chain of toddlers
Examples of daisy-chain in a Sentence
Noun
She wore a daisy chain around her neck.
a daisy chain of electronic devices
The children linked arms forming a daisy chain.
Recent Examples on the Web
James Morris, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The monitor delivers images in 4K, has a fast response time, and enough Display Port connectors to daisy-chain multiple monitors.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 9 July 2024
Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
What had been a daisy chain of discrete rooms will be a continuous loop, with a toroid plan that eliminates walls and, with the addition of a ramp, improves accessibility.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for daisy-chain 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Verb
However, while data is daisy-chained around a vehicle from device to device, Campana says that only automakers can provide access, so this won’t be a potential security weakness for car systems.
—James Morris, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The monitor delivers images in 4K, has a fast response time, and enough Display Port connectors to daisy-chain multiple monitors.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 9 July 2024
Noun
Every character in this story gets their own voice — the novel’s polyphonic structure comprises 21 first-person chapters, a daisy chain of regret, anger, humor and self-loathing.
—Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
What had been a daisy chain of discrete rooms will be a continuous loop, with a toroid plan that eliminates walls and, with the addition of a ramp, improves accessibility.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for daisy-chain
Dictionary Entries Near daisy-chain
Cite this Entry
“Daisy-chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daisy-chain. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share