cordless
adjective
- term for electrical or electronic devices that are powered by a battery and can operate without a power cord
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔɹd.lɪs/
adj
Etymology: From cord + -less.
- Having no cord; especially using batteries instead of mains electricity.
noun
Etymology: From cord + -less.
- Clipping of cordless telephone.
“I picked up the cordless from the table next to my chair. It was Dolores. Her voice was thin and brittle.”