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

Styling your up-do while you’re traveling has become easier with the introduction of cordless curling irons and hair straighteners but it has also gotten more complicated to fly with these hair care tools.

From Los Angeles Times

The EPA’s Maui method will be used increasingly as Americans rely more heavily on cordless devices, Glenn said, adding : “We love portability, we love being untethered.”

From Los Angeles Times

He often runs the entire length of the aisles and travels up to the last row of the balcony, cordless camera and operator in tow.

From Los Angeles Times

At Stockton, that usually begins around the second week of January, when participants use cordless drills to bore tiny holes into the trees and place metal taps into which the sap flows.

From Seattle Times

Derek Shaw, 68, of York, Pa., said he has an Android mobile phone, but prefers talking on his black cordless landline at home.

From New York Times