power strip
noun
: an electrical device consisting of a cord with a plug on one end and several outlets on the other
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Don’t plug too many appliances into the same outlet, and don’t rely on power strips for heavy-duty appliances, such as air conditioning units.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Lastly, there's a multi-outlet power strip tower on sale for $15.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025
Sadly, the speakers rely on an external power brick with a chunky end that could clutter up a power strip.
—PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
Amazon Basics: Spend $100, Get 20 Percent Off Amazon
This discount applies to a wide variety of Amazon Basics items, from batteries and cleaning supplies to power strips, packing cubes, and body wash.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 26 June 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Lastly, there's a multi-outlet power strip tower on sale for $15.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025
Sadly, the speakers rely on an external power brick with a chunky end that could clutter up a power strip.
—PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
Amazon Basics: Spend $100, Get 20 Percent Off Amazon
This discount applies to a wide variety of Amazon Basics items, from batteries and cleaning supplies to power strips, packing cubes, and body wash.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 26 June 2025
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“Power strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20strip. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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