How do you use "batteries"?

batteries

n. countable

A1 Beginner US //ˈbætɝiz// UK //bˈætəɹiz// bat·ter·ies

SIMPLE

The remote control needs new batteries to work.

CONTEXTUAL

Most modern electronics use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that can be powered up hundreds of times.

COMPLEX

The transition to renewable energy sources depends heavily on our ability to develop high-capacity batteries capable of storing power for the electrical grid.

Usage

The plural form of 'battery'; commonly used with verbs like 'charge', 'replace', or 'run out'.

Idioms2 entries

01
put batteries in someone's back
To enable, encourage, or incite, especially in order to do one's bidding; to fuel or spur.
02
unmask one's batteries
To begin a decisive action, especially one that reveals one’s true strength or character.

Last updated June 17, 2026