extension cord

noun

, Electricity.

1. an electric cord having a standard plug at one end and a standard electric jack at the other.

Word History and Origins

Origin of extension cord¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

“There was a bowl in the infield, and when it rained, I was out there with sump pumps and running extension cords. I wore boots, because I would get shocked if I didn’t.”

From Los Angeles Times

Homeowners should also use a heavy-duty extension cord to connect appliances to a generator.

From Seattle Times

Heavy-duty extension cords should be used to connect appliances or devices to generators.

From Seattle Times

Gaff, who was 26 at the time of Weaver’s murder, broke in, attacked Weaver and used drawstring and telephone extension cords to strangle her, according to the charges filed in Snohomish County Superior Court.

From Seattle Times

Entertainment was provided by an old television carted out from Branden’s engineering lab along with the extension cords required to reach an outdoor electrical outlet some 50 yards away.

From Los Angeles Times