cordless
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.
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How to use cordless in a sentence
The best cordless heated blankets will be soft and warm and allow for both pre-heating or turn-on-and-use-heat.
Best heated throw blanket: Bundle up with these electric blankets | PopSci Commerce Team | February 11, 2021 | Popular-SciencePC VR headsets often need to be wired to the computer—but there are some cordless options, which typically means wearing more gear and spending more money.
The best VR games: Enjoy a lifelike gaming experience at home | Carsen Joenk | January 19, 2021 | Popular-ScienceAnd, with an easy-empty dirt tank, this is the easiest, best cordless vacuum for folks whose house sometimes feels like a zoo.
Best cordless vacuum: Suck up debris without getting yourself tangled | Charlotte Marcus | January 19, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThey last longer than their cordless counterparts, but they can also be less convenient.
The best beard trimmer: Shape your facial hair with ease | Carsen Joenk | January 19, 2021 | Popular-ScienceElectric power is generated with a cord, or they can be cordless powered via a rechargeable battery.
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Krishna was watching from his porch, grinning ferociously, holding a cordless phone.
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British Dictionary definitions for cordless
/ (ˈkɔːdlɪs) /
(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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