cordless

[ kawrd-lis ]

adjective

1. lacking a cord.
2. (of an electrical appliance) requiring no wire leading to an external source of electricity because of a self-contained, often rechargeable, power supply; battery-powered.

cordless

/ ˈkɔːdlɪs /

adjective

1. (of an electrical device) operated by an internal battery so that no connection to mains supply or other apparatus is needed

Word History and Origins

Origin of cordless¹

First recorded in 1905–10; cord + -less

Example Sentences

Krishna was watching from his porch, grinning ferociously, holding a cordless phone.

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