Oxford Dictionary English extension lead nounnoun BrE BrE//ɪkˈstenʃn liːd// ; NAmE NAmE//ɪkˈstenʃn liːd// (also extension) (both British English) (North American English extension cord) Devices Add to my wordlistjump to other resultsan extra length of electric wire, used when the wire on an electrical device is not long enough See related entries: DevicesCheck pronunciation: extension lead oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com