adj
cordless
KAWRD-lihs
adj
1
Operating without a power cord, typically running on a battery instead.
"She bought a cordless drill for the renovation."
How to Use Cordless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBattery-powered rather than plugged in with a cord.
Common pairings
cordless phone
cordless drill
cordless vacuum
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Etymology
From cord plus -less ("without").