cordless — operating without being connected by wires or cables, especially referring to electrical devices
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: operating without being connected by wires or cables, especially referring to electrical devices
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrdləs/
Example Sentences
- My cordless vacuum died right when I stepped on a huge pile of dog hair.
- The cordless drill made assembling the furniture much easier.
- She bought cordless earbuds and immediately lost one in the couch.
cordless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɔːrdləs/]
operating without being connected by wires or cables, especially referring to electrical devices
operating without being connected by wires or cables, especially referring to electrical devices
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Cordless is a modern English compound formed from 'cord' (a rope or electrical wire) and the suffix '-less' (meaning without). The term emerged in the late 20th century with the development of wireless technology, becoming widely used to describe electronic devices that operate without physical cables or cords.
Breakdown
cord (a rope or electrical wire, from Middle English and Old Norse origins) + -less (a Germanic suffix meaning 'without' or 'lacking').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cordless vacuum died right when I stepped on a huge pile of dog hair.”
“The cordless drill made assembling the furniture much easier.”
“She bought cordless earbuds and immediately lost one in the couch.”
“Cordless devices offer great mobility but need regular charging.”
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