charger
n.-
1 electronic device (n.) A2 Elementarya piece of equipment used to put electricity into a battery, like for a phone.
an apparatus used to restore the electrical charge in a secondary cell or rechargeable battery.
ExampleI forgot my phone charger at home, so my battery is almost dead.
ExampleThe universal adoption of USB-C standards has significantly reduced the variety of chargers required for modern portable electronics.
- power adapter
- lead
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2 war horse (n.) C1 Advanced Archaic Literarya strong horse that soldiers used to ride into battle in the past.
a powerful horse trained for combat and ridden by cavalry or knights.
ExampleThe knight sat tall on his black charger before the battle began.
ExampleThe general's white charger remained remarkably calm despite the deafening roar of the cannons during the final assault.
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3 large plate (n.) C2 Proficiency Formal Cookinga very large plate used for serving food or as a decoration under other plates.
a large, often decorative platter or plate used for serving food or as a base for smaller dishes in formal dining.
ExampleThe waiter placed the soup bowl on a silver charger.
ExampleFor the state banquet, the tables were set with ornate gold chargers that had been in the royal collection for centuries.
- platter
- serving dish
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4 firearm tool (n.) C2 Proficiency Technicala small metal strip that holds bullets together so you can load a gun quickly.
a device, often a metal strip, that holds several cartridges together to facilitate the rapid loading of a firearm magazine.
ExampleThe soldier pulled a fresh charger from his pouch to reload his rifle.
ExampleThe introduction of the ten-round charger allowed infantrymen to reload their bolt-action rifles far more efficiently under pressure under fire.
- stripper clip
- speed loader
From Middle English chargere, equivalent to charge + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated June 20, 2026