peripheral
adjective
relating to, situated in, or constituting the periphery.
peripherals
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pluralof peripheral.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The low forward P/E ratios for Sandisk and Micron haven’t only resulted from the hot market for memory chips and computer memory peripherals.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Apple’s foray into services, its constant striving to anticipate any features and peripherals that might let another rectangle maker steal a march on the iPhone, are all about defending the gold mine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Immediately after the fire took his home, Moore needed to work, but he no longer possessed the peripherals and equipment he required to record.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
"Today, our AI glasses are phone peripherals," he said.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
On each table there was a different classic home computer or videogame system, accompanied by tiered racks that appeared to hold a complete collection of its peripherals, controllers, software, and games.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
