daisy-chain

1 of 2

verb

daisy-chained; daisy-chaining; daisy-chains

transitive verb

: to link (things, such as computer components) together in series

daisy chain

2 of 2

noun

1
: a string of daisies with stems linked to form a chain
2
: an interlinked series
a daisy chain of computer peripherals
a daisy chain of toddlers

Examples of daisy-chain in a Sentence

Noun She wore a daisy chain around her neck. a daisy chain of electronic devices The children linked arms forming a daisy chain.
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Verb
The monitor delivers images in 4K, has a fast response time, and enough Display Port connectors to daisy-chain multiple monitors. Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 9 July 2024 But a new way to connect monitors that would be quicker, simpler, and look cleaner than a bunch of monitors daisy-chained together could have great appeal to multitaskers. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 31 May 2024
Noun
What had been a daisy chain of discrete rooms will be a continuous loop, with a toroid plan that eliminates walls and, with the addition of a ramp, improves accessibility. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024 The best theory is that the wild swings were set off by some daisy chain of feedbacks involving the ice, the air, and—most important—the oceans. Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for daisy-chain 

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1955, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of daisy-chain was in 1841

Dictionary Entries Near daisy-chain

daisy chain

daisy-chain

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Cite this Entry

“Daisy-chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daisy-chain. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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