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

Not only does this extender offer four plug options and four USB ports, but it can also be used as a charging stand to keep your phone, tablet, or headphones at arm's length. —Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024

The company plans 20 new product launches this year, including the Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Wagoneer S and Ram 1500 REV electric vehicles as well as the Ram 1500 Ramcharger range extender version. —Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024

There’s no word on how high options (like that range extender) could take prices. —Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024

Scott Sports The bike's 360-Wh battery is housed within the downtube, and though per-charge range figures haven't been shared, Scott does sell a 160-Wh range extender should buyers need more miles of motor-assist between plug-ins. —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 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