extender

noun

ex·​tend·​er ik-ˈsten-dər How to pronounce extender (audio)
: one that extends: such as
a
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
b
: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)

Examples of extender in a Sentence

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And stop the stupid traffic circles, white curb extenders and converting streets to bikeways. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 30 May 2026 By adding a starchy extender like soy or flour to small amounts of ground pork and beef, Southerners could stretch how far their limited food rations went. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 Court documents state Reyes was restrained with flex cuffs and seatbelt extenders, but broke free multiple times. — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 The range helps this extender achieve a reliable connection for demanding activities like 4K streaming. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for extender

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extender was circa 1529

Rhymes for extender

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Browse Nearby Words

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“Extender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extender. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Kids Definition

extender

noun
ex·​tend·​er ik-ˈsten-dər How to pronounce extender (audio)
: something added to something else especially to make it go farther
meat extenders

Medical Definition

extender

noun
ex·​tend·​er ik-ˈsten-dər How to pronounce extender (audio)
1
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
2
: expander

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