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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
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Recent Examples of adapter
But the cable isn't very long and there's no charging adapter.
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2025
In Canada, dealerships there will offer the adapters later in the year in quarter 2.
—Sasha Lekach, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The adapters are available to purchase through dealerships.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
Spotting rare birds or zebras on safari is no problem with these waterproof binoculars, complete with a tripod and phone adapter for just $63 (a 43-percent discount).
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2025
In Canada, dealerships there will offer the adapters later in the year in quarter 2.
—Sasha Lekach, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The adapters are available to purchase through dealerships.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
Spotting rare birds or zebras on safari is no problem with these waterproof binoculars, complete with a tripod and phone adapter for just $63 (a 43-percent discount).
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for adapter
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapter. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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