extender

noun

ex·​tend·​er ik-ˈsten-dər 

: one that extends: such as

a

: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier

b

: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)

Examples of extender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Chime Pro, meanwhile, doubles as a speaker for notifications and a Wi-Fi extender, so the doorbell receives a strong signal. —Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 12 Dec. 2024

The Bestseller Set has it all: five medium-size capsules, two small, and one flex extender. —Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Dec. 2024

Wind and solar credits have survived almost 20 years of extender legislation packages. —Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

Use Your Electrical Wiring TP-Link Powerline Photograph: Amazon An alternative to extenders is a power line kit. —Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

extender

noun

ex·​tend·​er ik-ˈsten-dər 

: something added to something else especially to make it go farther

meat extenders

Medical Definition

extender

noun

ex·​tend·​er ik-ˈsten-dər 

1

: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier

2

: expander