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.

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Etymology

Origin of connector

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

Example Sentences

“Other nights I’m that defender, connector, crasher, like all that kind of stuff. So just continuing to to play confidently throughout but also understanding what my role is going to be each game.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

The salt in seawater also corrodes metal and destroys electrical connectors.

From Literature

Both factors imply there will be more need for cables and connectors.

From Barron's

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• connection