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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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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
Plugging items that don’t need to stay on 24/7 into a power strip, and switch them off when they’re not needed.
—Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
The Cruise-Friendly Power Strip With a Flat Plug Cruise ships only allow power strips without surge protection, like this one.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 15 July 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 1 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
power strip
noun
: an electrical device that converts a single power outlet into several outlets
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