noun
Uncommon
connector
kuh-NEHKT
Connector (noun) means a device, such as a plug or socket, used to join wires, cables, or hoses so they can be easily connected and disconnected. Example: “Check that the connector on the charging cable isn't bent.”
noun
1
A device, such as a plug or socket, used to join wires, cables, or hoses so they can be easily connected and disconnected.
"Check that the connector on the charging cable isn't bent."
2
A road that links two larger highways or roads.
"Take the connector road to get onto the interstate faster."
3
A person who links others together, especially professionally.
"She's a natural connector, always introducing people who should meet."
How to use connector
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething (or someone) that joins two things together.
Common pairings
USB connector
connector road
a natural connector
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From "connect" + the agent suffix "-or," meaning "one that connects."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for connector
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What does “connector” mean?
The word “connector” means a device, such as a plug or socket, used to join wires, cables, or hoses so they can be easily connected and disconnected. In plain terms, something (or someone) that joins two things together.
How do you pronounce “connector”?
“Connector” is pronounced kuh-NEHKT (/kəˈnɛktɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “connector” in a sentence?
Here is “connector” used in a sentence: “Check that the connector on the charging cable isn't bent.”
What part of speech is “connector”?
“Connector” is a noun.
Is “connector” a common word?
“Connector” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “connector” have?
“Connector” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device, such as a plug or socket, used to join wires, cables, or hoses so they can be easily connected and disconnected.
