power strip
noun
: an electrical device consisting of a cord with a plug on one end and several outlets on the other
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Another recall targets CCCEI‑brand power strips sold by Middle Way Electronics.
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The university erects a study tent inside K-Ville with desks and power strips to charge laptops and phones.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Simple yet effective, this power strip only has three sockets, but for those not looking for a massive surge protector, the minimalism can be appealing (while still offering plenty of wattage for their devices).
—Kelsey Borovinsky, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Plug heaters directly into wall outlets—never into extension cords or power strips.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The university erects a study tent inside K-Ville with desks and power strips to charge laptops and phones.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Simple yet effective, this power strip only has three sockets, but for those not looking for a massive surge protector, the minimalism can be appealing (while still offering plenty of wattage for their devices).
—Kelsey Borovinsky, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Plug heaters directly into wall outlets—never into extension cords or power strips.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Power strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20strip. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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