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

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In addition to the combo cleaning powers, the wet-dry vacuum is also cordless, lightweight, and user-friendly. Shea Simmons, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025 For a limited time, there’s a price reduction on this handheld cordless vacuum (use the on-site coupon before checking out), while this Shark robot vacuum is 35% off. Laura Lu, Parents, 26 Dec. 2024 Personal computers were a novelty, and people had cordless mobile phones, not cell phones. Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024 Lightweight and cordless, this little powerhouse fits seamlessly into your routine, turning even a five-minute break into an escape—because your hands deserve as much care as your craft. Alexandra Folino, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cordless 

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 Jan. 2025.

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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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