noun

adapter

adapter, converter

I need a travel adapter for my trip to Europe.

I need a travel adapter for my trip to Europe.

This adapter allows you to connect headphones.

This adapter allows you to connect headphones.

((an adapter)) ((for sth.)) a device for connecting pieces of equipment I bought an adapter for my phone.

Synonyms: converter, connector, plug

From the verb 'adapt' + the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'a thing that adapts' or connects.

An adapt-er helps one thing 'adapt' to another, like a plug to a different socket.

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