powercord

noun
UK /ˈpaʊə kɔːd/
US /ˈpaʊər kɔːrd/

A powercord is a thick wire that carries electricity to a machine.

She plugged the powercord into the wall to turn on the lamp.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The cable that connects a computer or appliance to a power source.

The laptop's powercord was tangled in the bag.

3. A cord used to supply electricity to a large device such as a monitor or printer.

He swapped the broken powercord for a new one.

4. A detachable cable that delivers power to a device through a connector.

Make sure the powercord is firmly attached before switching it on.