B2nounUK spelling: adaptortechnologytravel
US/əˈdæp.tər/
UK/əˈdæp.tə/
a device that lets you connect equipment to a power supply or to other equipment
In context
You will need a travel adapter to charge your laptop in Europe.
The hotel front desk lends a power adapter to guests who forgot theirs.
This adapter connects your phone to the projector in the meeting room.
Words that go with adapter
noun + noun
- power adapterDo not forget your power adapter when you travel abroad.
- travel adapterA travel adapter fits plugs in many countries.
- plug adapterI bought a plug adapter at the airport.
adjective + noun
- universal adapterA universal adapter works in more than a hundred countries.
verb + noun
- buy an adapterYou can buy an adapter at most electronics stores.
noun + preposition
- adapter forDo you have an adapter for this laptop?