power brick

American  

[pau-er brik] / ˈpaʊ ər ˌbrɪk /

noun

Computers.

1. a small but heavy, rectangular AC to DC adapter that connects an electronic device, typically a laptop, to household current.

   The laptop bag has a soft-lined mesh pocket and bulk storage for a power brick.

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Etymology

Origin of power brick

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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power brick

The power brick is also worthy of a reasonable investment, the experts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Sometimes I end up with an orphaned power brick — perhaps I’ve tossed or lost the gadget.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2023

At $169, it's a fair bit cheaper than Hyper's version — but it will have to be attached to a massive power brick, and it can only manage 60W of charging.

From The Verge ● Aug. 1, 2022

When buying a power brick that hooks up to your computer or phone via a wire, make sure to get one with the oval USB-C port.

From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2022

The higher the better, but if the USB-C monitor doesn’t deliver as much power as your laptop’s power brick, your battery might only charge when it’s idle or even powered off.

From The Verge ● Jan. 17, 2022