cordless
Using no electric power cord
Describes a machine or device that works without a power cord, usually because it uses batteries or can be recharged.
a cordless [device]
- I bought a cordless drill so I can work outside without looking for an outlet.
- These cordless headphones last for about eight hours on a single charge.
- We replaced the old landline with a modern cordless phone.
- A cordless vacuum is handy for cleaning the stairs.
- He prefers a cordless mouse because it keeps his desk tidy.
- I use a cordless phone in my house.
- She has a cordless vacuum to clean the floor.
- He bought a cordless drill for small jobs at home.
- These cordless headphones are very light.
- My new toothbrush is cordless and has a battery inside.
Without a pull cord or string
Describes something that does not have a hanging cord or string to pull, usually to make it safer or look nicer.
cordless [noun]
- We installed cordless blinds to make the nursery safer for the baby.
- Cordless shades give the windows a cleaner, more modern look.
- Many parents are switching to cordless window coverings to reduce the risk of accidents.
- The new model has a cordless design, so there are no dangling strings.
- These cordless blinds can be raised and lowered just by pushing on the bottom rail.
- We put cordless blinds in the children's room.
- These cordless shades do not have a long string.
- The store sells many types of cordless window coverings.
- Cordless blinds are safer for small children.
- I like our new cordless blinds because they look simple.
cordless blinds
1Window blinds with no pull cord
Window blinds that you can move up and down without a long hanging cord, often to make them safer for children and pets.
- We chose cordless blinds for the nursery to avoid any dangling cords.
- The new apartment came with modern cordless blinds in every room.
cordless drill
1Battery-powered power drill
A power drill that works with a battery and does not need to be plugged in with a cord.
- He used a cordless drill to put the shelves up in the hallway.
- A good cordless drill is one of the most useful tools to have at home.
cordless headphones
1Headphones without an audio cable
Headphones that connect to a phone or computer without a wire, usually using Bluetooth, and have no audio cord.
- My cordless headphones automatically connect to my phone when I turn them on.
- Cordless headphones are great for working out at the gym.
cordless phone
1Telephone that works without a cord
A home phone that has no cord, so you can carry it around the house while it connects wirelessly to its base.
- We still keep a cordless phone in the kitchen in case our mobile batteries die.
- The signal on this cordless phone reaches all the way to the garden.
cordless vacuum
1Vacuum cleaner without a cord
A vacuum cleaner that runs on a battery and does not have a power cord, so you can move it easily.
- She bought a cordless vacuum to make it easier to clean the stairs.
- This cordless vacuum is light enough to carry with one hand.