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cordless

[ kawrd-lis ]

adjective

  1. lacking a cord.
  2. (of an electrical appliance) requiring no wire leading to an external source of electricity because of a self-contained, often rechargeable, power supply; battery-powered.


cordless

/ ˈkɔːdlɪs /

adjective

  1. (of an electrical device) operated by an internal battery so that no connection to mains supply or other apparatus is needed


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cordless1

First recorded in 1905–10; cord + -less

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Example Sentences

The best cordless heated blankets will be soft and warm and allow for both pre-heating or turn-on-and-use-heat.

PC VR headsets often need to be wired to the computer—but there are some cordless options, which typically means wearing more gear and spending more money.

And, with an easy-empty dirt tank, this is the easiest, best cordless vacuum for folks whose house sometimes feels like a zoo.

They last longer than their cordless counterparts, but they can also be less convenient.

Electric power is generated with a cord, or they can be cordless powered via a rechargeable battery.

Krishna was watching from his porch, grinning ferociously, holding a cordless phone.

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