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connector

American  
[kuh-nek-ter] / kəˈnɛk tər /
Or connecter

noun

  1. a person or thing that connects.

  2. any of various devices for connecting one object to another.

  3. (formerly) a person who couples railroad cars.

Etymology

Origin of connector

First recorded in 1785–95; connect + -or 2

Example Sentences

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This discovery not only challenges existing ideas in fundamental physics but may also serve as a kind of universal connector linking electronics, spintronics, and quantum technologies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

While these markets served as destination points for Chinese exports, they also became connector hubs allowing China to further “process” goods before shipping them onward to the U.S. market.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

"Blue Islands has been the sole provider of inter-island air links and a vital connector to the UK," it added.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

Drivers troubleshoot by repeatedly unplugging the connector, trying different payment methods or moving to a different charger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

That’s how things always were: I could not make those connector places in my brain tell me what to do.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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