wall adapter

Plug-in power converter

A wall adapter is a device that plugs into an electrical outlet to convert household current for charging or powering smaller electronics.

The adapter may include a built-in cable or accept a detachable one: I need to find my phone's wall adapter.

Also called a wall charger or power adapter.

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  • chargerPower-restoring device or mount
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  • USB cableStandard digital connector cord

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Opposites
power source type

wall adapterbattery

Portable electricity storage

portable charger · power bank · solar charger · battery pack · car charger

component function in power chain

wall adaptercharging cable

Wire for refilling batteries

power cord · extension cord · power strip · outlet

power delivery component type

wall adaptercharging cable

Wire for refilling batteries

power cord · cable · wire · connector · USB-C cable

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