daisy-chain

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verb

daisy-chained; daisy-chaining; daisy-chains

transitive verb

: to link (things, such as computer components) together in series

daisy chain

2 of 2

noun

1
: a string of daisies with stems linked to form a chain
2
: an interlinked series
a daisy chain of computer peripherals
a daisy chain of toddlers

Examples of daisy-chain in a Sentence

Noun She wore a daisy chain around her neck. a daisy chain of electronic devices The children linked arms forming a daisy chain.
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Verb
Eleven wore a white tulle dress and an adorable daisy-chain headband in some of the photos, pictured all around her party. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 5 June 2025 There is also a 12V trigger output with timed delay for simplified daisy-chaining with multiple amps. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
Now, the company has scaled up to a trailer that can daisy chain up to ten lithium-ion batteries, each with a capacity of 90 kilowatt-hours—slightly bigger than the one that comes in an entry-level Lucid Air electric sedan. Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 24 July 2025 Matcha production in Japan is made up of a complex daisy chain of businesses. HubSpot, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for daisy-chain

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1955, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of daisy-chain was in 1841

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“Daisy-chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daisy-chain. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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