How to Use power strip in a Sentence

power strip

noun

• The power strips that hang from the ceiling are pulled down.
  — Lori Higgins, Detroit Free Press, 6 Oct. 2017
• Or if they’re connected to a power strip, turn the strip off.
  — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
• The 1980s brought us the computer age and also ushered in the power strip.
  — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2022
• And do not plug more than three light strands into a power strip, Wiley said.
  — Felicia Dechter, chicagotribune.com, 3 Dec. 2019
• Sometimes a power strip will short and shut off your devices.
  — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2022
• The fire began with a faulty power strip in a bedroom on the 15th floor of an apartment building in China’s far west.
  — Chris Buckley, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2022
• When this happens, even for a few seconds, inspect the power strip for signs of damage.
  — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2022
• Be sure to unplug phone chargers, power strips, and any other equipment around the house when not in use.
  — Kris Kane, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2019
• Amazon No need to have a power strip laying about on the floor with this nifty solution from Anker.
  — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 July 2023
• Sometimes the best purchases are the most boring ones — like this power strip.
  — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
• Aside from bright lighting, check to see whether your college allows power strips in dorm rooms.
  — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
• This power strip is flexible and moveable to fit your space.
  — Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
• This one doubles as a power strip for your desktop or living room.
  — Simon Hill, WIRED, 12 July 2023
• That's why investing in a power strip, like this super thin one by Anker, is never a bad idea.
  — Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2020
• And devices like smart thermostats and power strips can also cut your use and save money.
  — Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 11 July 2018
• The fire was ignited by a power strip that caught fire in a bedroom on the 15th floor, state media reported.
  — Amy Chang Chien, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Nov. 2022
• There’s even a power strip with outlets and USB ports to power your tools and keep your phone and batteries fully charged.
  — Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
• With 11 outlets and two USB ports, this power strip should handle all the gadgets your home office has to offer.
  — Popular Science, 6 July 2020
• Her studio seems to have more screens, cords and power strips than your average P.C. Richard & Sons outlet.
  — Ted Loos, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2017
• Customers can see savings of up to $75 off thermostats and up to $10 off smart plugs and power strips, which help customers use less energy in the long run.
  — Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 7 June 2024
• An initial investigation appeared to show the fire was sparked from a power strip in a bedroom of one of the 15th-floor apartments.
  — Dake Kang, ajc, 26 Nov. 2022
• Use double-sided tape or hook-and-loop strips to fasten a power strip to the frame of an elevated bed for easy access.
  — Leanne Italile, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2022
• Now, Pawlowski charges her phone and other tech products inside the drawer, using heavy-duty tape to keep the power strip in place.
  — Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 6 June 2023
• Several Belkin products made it onto our list of the best power strips and surge protectors.
  — Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, 3 June 2019
• The electricity was felt everywhere, well, except for the power strips on press row, but that’s my problem, not yours.
  — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
• Stop searching for that enigmatic open outlet and just order a power strip to plug in all of your electronics.
  — Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, 3 June 2019
• No Hub Required, the smart power strip works with any Wi-Fi router without the need for a separate hub or paid subscription service.
  — Maren Estrada, BGR, 1 Apr. 2021
• The company that laid the extension cords and power strips across Elite Cafe’s copper tables is called Spacious.
  — Nellie Bowles, The Seattle Times, 9 July 2018
• Spy cameras can even be placed in smoke detectors, alarm clocks and electrical outlets and power strips.
  — Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2019
• Be careful with space heaters: Don't ever plug a space heater into a power strip or extension cord, Tobin said.
  — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 3 Nov. 2019

Last Updated: 9 Dec 2024