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power strip
noun
: an electrical device consisting of a cord with a plug on one end and several outlets on the other
Examples of power strip in a Sentence
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The Super Bagel combines a travel adapter with a power strip, all in a compact package.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
What to look for in a quality smart power strip
Outlets
Quality smart power strips vary in the type, count and configuration of their outlets.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
Bear in mind that although power adapters are permitted, power strips and extension cords are rarely allowed.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
In one of the press sections, there weren’t enough power strips for the journalists present.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 20 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1954, in the meaning defined above
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“Power strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20strip. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
power strip
noun
: an electrical device that converts a single power outlet into several outlets
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