Standard Lemma guide

XLR

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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adj

Meaning 1

Initialism of extra long range.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, not-comparable

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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adj

Meaning 2

Abbreviation of X-chromosome linked recessive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, not-comparable

Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 3

A kind of electrical connector, circular and having between three and seven pins, primarily used with professional audiovisual and stage lighting equipment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: attributive, often

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History

Etymology

Abbreviation

From a part number prefix from the 1950s.