Synonyms of adapter

adapter

noun

ə-ˈdap-tər 

variants also adaptor

as in accessory

something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment

adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accessory
• option
• add-on
• appliance
• appendage
• accessary
• attachment
• adjunct
• equipment
• accouterment
• accoutrement
• additive
• accompaniment
• subsidiary
• complement
• auxiliary
• supplement
• filler
• ornament
• furnishings
• enhancement
• extra
• appurtenances
• embroidery
• incidental
• trimming
• adornment
• trappings
• paraphernalia
• luxury
• amenity
• decoration
• nonessential
• habiliment(s)
• garnish
• nonnecessity
• doodad
• trim
• embellishment
• frill
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• requirement
• essential
• necessity
• requisite

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of adapter

Considering that the laptop has only one USB-C port, connecting the AC adapter will keep you from using a USB-C peripheral without a dongle, which owners of a 16-inch productivity laptop should not have to put up with. —PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024

Digital watches have alarms that don’t depend on having the right outlet adapter for your phone. —Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024

The other issue is that the adapter has been in and out of stock. —Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

Some companies like Kia, Ford, and Rivian will or have been providing the adapter for free, while others like GM will sell one for a price. —Umar Shakir, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024