cordless

adjective

cord·​less ˈkȯrd-ləs How to pronounce cordless (audio)
: having no cord
especially : powered by a battery
a cordless telephone
cordless noun

Examples of cordless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The cordless vacuum also has a detachable dustbin that can be emptied with the press of a button. Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024 The good news is that there are a handful of hair tools, cordless stick vacuums, air purifiers, and hair dryers already discounted. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024 The cordless vacuum offers four suction modes — Eco, Standard, Boost, and Auto — which can be easily controlled through the LED touch screen. Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024 Ninja portable blender: on sale for $49 Original price: $59.99 These Ninja blenders are cordless and handheld, meant to be taken on the go. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cordless 

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Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cordless was in 1906

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“Cordless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordless. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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cordless

adjective
cord·​less ˈkȯrd-ləs How to pronounce cordless (audio)
: having no cord
especially : powered by a battery
a cordless telephone

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