add-on

American  

[ad-on, -awn] / ˈædˌɒn, -ˌɔn /

noun

1. a device or unit added to equipment or a construction.

   an add-on to a computer;

   a nice add-on to an old house.

2. an extra charge.

   Add-ons for taxes and tour guide fees boosted the price of the vacation to $2,500.

3. an additional item, as a rider or provision.

   This is just another legislative add-on.

4. anything added on.

   Our sable faux fur vest is an easy add-on for dressy or casual occasions.

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adjective

1. being installed or provided as an add-on.

   Add-on packs for this game are just a few dollars.

add-on British  

noun

1. a feature that can be added to a standard model or package to give increased benefits

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Etymology

Origin of add-on

First recorded in 1945–50; noun and adj. use of verb phrase add on

Example Sentences

And of the other half, who choose traditional Medicare, nearly half get Part D prescription drug plans and “Medigap” add-on plans from private insurance companies.

From Science Daily

The streaming platform launched in 2018 as an add-on for the core Fox News audience and has focused on a handful of programming genres, including faith, family and patriotism, to extend its reach.

From The Wall Street Journal

"But the key is to remember that it's an add-on - not a magic fix."

From BBC

"The beauty of this device is that it's completely complementary and can be an add-on to almost any sorbent material," Boriskina says.

From Science Daily

Crunchyroll Manga, a new add-on for the anime streamer, will make digital manga from various publishers available to subscribers starting in early October.

From Los Angeles Times

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