charging cord

Device power cable

A charging cord is a cable used to connect an electronic device to a power source for recharging its battery.

The term became ubiquitous with the rise of smartphones and laptops: Can I borrow your charging cord?

I forgot my charging cord at home.

Also called a charger or charging cable.

Related
  • cableHeavy-duty woven line
  • plugSomething that blocks openings
  • USBDevice connection standard
  • USB portComputer connection point
  • outletPoint of release

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connection method

charging cordwireless charger

Cordless power transmitter

wireless charging · wireless power · battery swap · solar charging

power direction

charging cordpower drain

Gradual loss of charge

battery drain · power consumption · load

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G