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

Another cool detail is that the pen doesn’t need batteries or a charger, so it’ll always be ready to sketch.

From Popular-Science

They come with a charger carrying case that provides a total of 24 hours of battery, and they’re IP55 dust and water-resistant, making them a good choice for use as lightweight workout earbuds.

From Popular-Science

Though people living in single-family homes with garages can readily install a charger, for those living in apartments there isn’t an easy solution yet.

From Popular-Science

She waited outside for a replacement charger for her son’s computer.

From Washington Post

You don’t have to fuss with cables that could break and ports that might get clogged with pocket lint, but because the device needs to continuously touch the charger, your phone is typically stranded as it slowly sips power from its source.

From Popular-Science

Vessyl has a non-stick interior and comes with a spill-proof lid and coaster-like charger.

From The Daily Beast

(That immediately rendered the product's marketing shots inauthentic at best—think phone charger meets flash drive).

From The Daily Beast

A $4 keyboard and $1 solar-powered charger are in the development stages.

From The Daily Beast

She disconnects her cell phone from its charger when it starts chiming.

From The Daily Beast

Laid out in front of me was a jumble of items, my computer and a charger among them.

From The Daily Beast

Malcolm had selected it as a training-ground that evening, because he meant to weary and subdue his too highly spirited charger.

From Project Gutenberg

Before his fierce charge, the enemy gave way; and, Langtoft says, he killed Valence's charger.

From Project Gutenberg

The next minute he crossed the bridge, and stopped his charger before his old acquaintance, Colonel Wellmere.

From Project Gutenberg

And Richard saw before his eyes a white-robed, catlike Arab, swinging upon a picketed chestnut charger.

From Project Gutenberg

The only answer was a fresh bound from the chestnut charger, a final burst of speed that carried him ahead for a moment.

From Project Gutenberg

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