extension cord

noun

: an electric cord fitted with a plug at one end and a receptacle at the other

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Also, make sure to keep the extension cord elevated above the snow so that moisture doesn't cause the snow blower to short out. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024 Menezes and Negrete were the first to respond to a call of a clothed man in the water and saw the man offshore holding onto an extension cord being held by another person on shore. —

Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024 The flat plug extension cord will be a fantastic way to free up space on your limited outlets. —

Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024 This charging station's sleek, anti-slip aluminum design is durable enough to handle the rigors of travel, while its 5-foot AC extension cord gives you the flexibility to charge on the go. —

New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for extension cord

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of extension cord was in 1918

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“Extension cord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extension%20cord. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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