Adaptor Meaning in English

word

US

əˈdæptɝ

uh-DAP-ter

UK

ɐdˈæptɐ

uh-DAP-tuh

Definition

A device that allows something to connect to or work with something else that it would not normally be able to.

Usage & Nuances

'Adaptor' is often used for electronic devices, especially power, audio, or plug adaptors. In US English, 'adapter' (with 'e') is more common, but both are correct. Make sure to specify the type, such as 'power adaptor' or 'plug adaptor.'

• Spanish: adaptador
• Portuguese (BR): adaptador
• Portuguese (PT): adaptador
• Chinese (Simplified): 适配器
• Chinese (Traditional): 轉接器
• Hindi: एडाप्टर
• Arabic: محول
• Bengali: অ্যাডাপ্টার
• Russian: адаптер
• Japanese: アダプター
• Vietnamese: bộ chuyển đổi
• Korean: 어댑터
• Turkish: adaptör
• Urdu: اڈاپٹر
• Indonesian: adaptor - adaptor listrik (listrik)

Example Sentences

I need an adaptor for my laptop charger.

basic

This plug doesn't fit, so use an adaptor.

basic

She bought an adaptor at the airport.

basic

Do you have a phone adaptor I could borrow?

natural

My headphones won't work without the right adaptor.

natural

Whenever I travel abroad, I always pack an extra adaptor just in case.

natural