daisy chain
Definition
- Noun:
- A physical chain made of daisies: A decorative chain created by linking the stems of daisy flowers together.
- A connected series: (Figurative) A sequence of associated people, things, or experiences.
Usage Examples
Noun (Literal): The children made a long daisy chain to wear as a crown. For the spring festival, students traditionally wear a daisy chain.
Noun (Figurative): The investigation uncovered a daisy chain of shell companies used to hide the money. Her career was a daisy chain of fortunate opportunities and mentors.
Advanced Usage
- In technology: Informally used to describe a method of connecting devices in a series (e.g., peripherals connected one after another).
Variants and Related Words
- Chain (n): A connected series of links or rings.
- Series (n): A number of things or events of the same class coming one after another.
Synonyms
- Sequence: A particular order in which related things follow each other.
- String: A series of similar items or events.
- Succession: A number of people or things following one after the other.
Related Idioms
- To daisy-chain: (Verb, informal) To connect a series of things together.
Noun
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flower chain consisting of a string of daisies linked by their stems; worn by students on class day at some schools
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(figurative) a series of associated things or people or experiences
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