# rechargeable

/ɹiˈtʃɑɹdʒəbəɫ/ (US) · /ɹɪtʃˈɑːdʒəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rechargeable
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

describing a battery or device that you can put back into a power source to use again. You use this for things like phone batteries or electric toothbrushes.

For teachers: capable of being restored to a state of full energy or charge after being depleted. Often used to describe batteries or electronic devices that can be reused multiple times.

## Examples

- I prefer using rechargeable batteries for my camera.
- The new smartphone features a high-capacity rechargeable battery that lasts for two full days on a single charge.
- While disposable batteries are convenient for low-power devices, the environmental impact of their single-use nature makes rechargeable alternatives the more sustainable choice for modern consumers.

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