charger — a device for charging a battery or battery-powered equipment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device for charging a battery or battery-powered equipment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/
Example Sentences
- My laptop charger decided to quit working right before my important presentation.
- She bought a solar charger for her camping trip.
- The medieval knight's charger was as stubborn as a smartphone with 1% battery.
charger
NOUN[/ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/]
a device for charging a battery or battery-powered equipment
a device for charging a battery or battery-powered equipment
Small charger, meet your larger charger cousin!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval French 'chargier', meaning 'to load' or 'to attack'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass multiple senses: 'one who charges', 'a device that charges', 'a large plate', and 'a war horse'.
Breakdown
charge (from Medieval French chargier, meaning to load or attack) + -er (agent suffix denoting one who performs an action).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My laptop charger decided to quit working right before my important presentation.”
“She bought a solar charger for her camping trip.”
“The medieval knight's charger was as stubborn as a smartphone with 1% battery.”
“The elegant charger plate was removed before the main course.”
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