charger

¹

[ chahr-jer ]

noun

1. a person or thing that charges.
2. a horse of a kind suitable to be ridden in battle.
3. Electricity. an apparatus that charges storage batteries.

charger

²

[ chahr-jer ]

noun

1. a platter.
2. a large, shallow dish for liquids.

charger

¹

/ ˈtʃɑːdʒə /

noun

1. a person or thing that charges
2. a large strong horse formerly ridden into battle
3. a device for charging or recharging an accumulator or rechargeable battery

charger

²

/ ˈtʃɑːdʒə /

noun

1. antiques a large dish for serving at table or for display

Word History and Origins

Origin of charger¹

First recorded in 1475–85; charge + -er ¹

Origin of charger²

First recorded in 1275–1325, charger is from the Middle English word chargeour. See charge, -or ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of charger¹

C14 chargeour something to bear a load, from chargen to charge

Example Sentences

She grabbed the dog and some cellphone chargers and tried to leave, but a firefighter told her it was too late.

From Los Angeles Times

Tesla has earned a strong reputation for reliable charging stations, while public chargers built to serve other brands continue to suffer from overcrowding and poor performance.

From Los Angeles Times

It is also expected to cover the installation of 300 electric chargers, two solar arrays and 10 battery storage systems.

From Los Angeles Times

The best way to stay safe is to purchase devices only from reputable manufacturers, store them in a cool, dry place and use a charger with the correct voltage, Rezende said.

From Los Angeles Times

An evacuation centre was set up nearby and the Red Cross gave out mobile phone chargers and food.

From BBC

Related Words

• disc
• dish
• disk
• tray