ADAPTER Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

adapter

noun

ə-ˈdap-tər

variants also adaptor

as in accessory

something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker

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Recent Examples of adapter This set also offers a vegan leather cover to protect the device and a 9-watt power adapter. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Many vehicles can use adapters depending on the connector type. —

Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026 Fate decided that Moby Dick — which Wilson envisioned for the stage along with the British art rocker Anna Calvi and the adapter-dramaturg Robert Koall, and which premiered at Schauspielhaus Düsseldorf in 2024 — would be his last finished work. —

Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026 The proprietor of the station was happy to help a confused driver with the charging adapter. —

Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adapter

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This Mosis padded laptop sleeve, $22, comes with a separate zippered carrying case that can hold your charging cables and accessories, like USB flash drives or external hard drives.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Louis Vuitton has a rich history of crafting accessories for the adventure-ready, but its roots in jewelry are relatively new compared with other maisons.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026