American English

How to pronounce connector

nounB2
kuhNEHKter

/kʰəˈnɛk.tɚ/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

A part that joins two wires, cables, or pieces of equipment.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A part that joins two wires, cables, or pieces of equipment.

This connector joins the two cables.

I need a new connector for my headphones.

Common phrases & grammar

USB connector · electrical connector · cable connector

a connector between A and B

a connector for a cable or device

nounless common

A person or thing that helps people or groups meet, communicate, or work together.

Maya is a connector between local businesses and artists.

The conference was a useful connector for small companies.

Common phrases & grammar

a connector between groups · a natural connector

a connector between A and B

a connector for people or groups

nountechnical

A word or phrase that shows how one idea is related to another, such as however or because.

Use a connector such as however to show a contrast.

Because is a common connector in explanations.

Good to know

In writing, a connector can be one word or a short phrase.

Common phrases & grammar

logical connector · sentence connector · linking word

a connector such as X

use a connector to link A and B

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