cordless

[kawrd-lis]

adjective

lacking a cord.

(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.

Origin of cordless

First recorded in 1905–10; cord + -less

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Historical Examples of cordless

Krishna was watching from his porch, grinning ferociously, holding a cordless phone.
Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town
Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for cordless

cordless

adjective

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

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