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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Anyone who has made the switch to a cordless vacuum knows the unparalleled convenience that comes from moving room to room untethered. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 How to Care for Robot Vacuums From cordless to handheld, every type of vacuum out there needs maintenance to run properly. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025 Japan spent lavishly, displaying innovations like moving walkways, prototype cordless phones and a 230-foot sculpture with a gold mask said to be looking toward the future. Hiroko Masuike/the New York Times, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025 Shark Cordless Pro Stick Vacuum This Shark cordless pro stick vacuum has hundreds of five-star reviews for a reason. Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cordless

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 29 Apr. 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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