charger
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈtʃɑɹdʒɝ// UK //tʃˈɑːdʒɐ// charg·er
n. a piece of equipment used to put electricity into a battery. You use this when your phone or laptop is running out of power.
n. a device for charging or recharging a battery or battery-powered equipment. When used in its historical sense, it refers to a large flat plate or a horse trained for battle.
I forgot my phone charger at home.
The hotel lobby provides several universal chargers for guests who need to power their mobile devices.
Modern fast chargers utilize higher wattage to significantly reduce the time required to reach a full battery capacity compared to older models.
From Middle English chargere, equivalent to charge + -er.
Usage
Commonly paired with 'phone', 'laptop', or 'portable'.