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cordless vacuum

cordless vacuum

3.2
A vacuum cleaner that runs on a battery and has no cord
  • noun
  • /ˈkɔrdləs ˈvækjuːm/
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  • I bought a new cordless vacuum yesterday.

Examples

  • The cordless vacuum is so convenient to use.

  • I love my cordless vacuum because it makes cleaning the stairs so much easier.

  • After switching to a cordless vacuum, he was able to clean without worrying about outlets.

  • The new cordless vacuum has a battery life of nearly an hour.

  • The cordless vacuum makes cleaning quick and easy since it doesn't have a cord to limit your movement.

  • With its lightweight design, the cordless vacuum can be used anywhere in the house without dealing with tangled wires.

  • She bought a cordless vacuum so she could clean the car without needing to find a power outlet.

How Portable

cordless vacuum
3.2

Surface Forms

cordless vacuum singular
cordless vacuums plural

Morphology

cordless + vacuum

The meaning 'a vacuum cleaner that does not require a cord' is directly and compositionally derived from combining 'cordless' (without a cord, battery-powered) with 'vacuum' (an appliance that cleans). This straightforward adjective+noun compound follows common English and cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

The name cordless vacuum comes from the clear picture of a vacuum cleaner with no long electric cord because it runs on a 'battery'. So, it means 'a vacuum cleaner you can use without a cord', making cleaning stairs or the car much easier.