adapter

/əˈdaptə/noun

A device that lets two pieces of equipment work together when they would not otherwise connect.

Example sentences

“You'll need an adapter to charge your phone from a European outlet.”
“This adapter lets me connect my old laptop to the new projector.”

Also spelled "adaptor", especially in British English. Both spellings are accepted for the device.

Often confused with adapter

adapter vs adopter

Related words

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