: having no cord
especially
: powered by a battery
a cordless telephone
cordless
noun
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Our resident vacuum expert Emily Farris is keen on Dyson cordless vacuums for their lightweight maneuverability.
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Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Plus, you won’t be tethered to an outlet since the device is cordless, running for up to 30 minutes at a time.
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These cordless tools are compact and lightweight without compromising on power.
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But, cordless models are expensive and don’t always hold a charge long enough to clean your whole house.
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Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Plus, you won’t be tethered to an outlet since the device is cordless, running for up to 30 minutes at a time.
—People Deals Team, People.com, 10 July 2025
These cordless tools are compact and lightweight without compromising on power.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
But, cordless models are expensive and don’t always hold a charge long enough to clean your whole house.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
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“Cordless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordless. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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cordless
adjective
cord·less
ˈkȯrd-ləs 
: having no cord
especially
: powered by a battery
a cordless telephone
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