power strip

noun

: an electrical device consisting of a cord with a plug on one end and several outlets on the other

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And never run the extension cord underneath a rug or plug it into a power strip. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025 Anker Outlet Extender 6-Outlet Wall Charger for $20 Don't want to fuss with a power strip lying about on the floor? Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024 Genki has announced its first power strip, capable of charging up to seven devices simultaneously using three AC outlets and four USB-C ports. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024 Other travel tech, like headphones, chargers, and power strips, are priced at special low prices for Prime Members. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for power strip 

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of power strip was in 1954

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“Power strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20strip. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

power strip

noun
: an electrical device that converts a single power outlet into several outlets
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