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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
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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
The box has a clever, spacious design that not only protects cables and the power strip but also has three cable entry/exit slots and ventilation holes.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
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
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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 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
power strip
noun
: an electrical device that converts a single power outlet into several outlets
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