American English
/kʰəˈnɛk.tɚz/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Related entry: connector
A part that joins two wires, cables, or pieces of equipment.
Practice out loudA part that joins two wires, cables, or pieces of equipment.
This connector joins the two cables.
I need a new connector for my headphones.
USB connector · electrical connector · cable connector
a connector between A and B
a connector for a cable or device
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.
a connector between groups · a natural connector
a connector between A and B
a connector for people or groups
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.
In writing, a connector can be one word or a short phrase.
logical connector · sentence connector · linking word
a connector such as X
use a connector to link A and B