noun

adapter

adapter, adaptor

I need an adapter for my phone charger.

I need an adapter for my phone charger.

This travel adapter works in many countries.

This travel adapter works in many countries.

an adapter for ((sth.)) an adapter for a phone

Synonyms: converter, connector, plug

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

An adaptER helps you adapt one device to anothER. The '-er' suffix often denotes a thing that performs an action.

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