charger
/ˈtʃɑː.dʒə/ IELTSAcademic
noun
- 1.
A charger is a device that puts electricity into a battery, especially for a phone or laptop.
- I forgot my phone charger.
- This laptop charger is too heavy.
- My charger stopped working last night.
- 2.
A charger is a strong horse used in battle or by soldiers in the past.
- The knight rode a white charger.
- Old stories often mention brave chargers.
- The charger carried him into battle.
Adinary Nuance
Charger is the device, not the power source. It is different from adapter, which changes the plug or voltage, and cable, which is only the wire. In everyday speech, people often say "phone charger" even when they mean the whole charging setup.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- Bộ sạc
- Spanish
- Cargador
- Chinese
- 充电器
- Japanese
- 充電器
- Korean
- 충전기
Etymology
Charger came into English from Old French in the Middle Ages. It first meant a war horse, then later also a device for charging batteries.
Common phrases
phone chargercharger cablebattery chargercharger port
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a charger and a cable?
- A charger supplies power. A cable mainly connects devices and carries electricity.
- Is charger the same as adapter?
- Not always. An adapter changes the plug or voltage, while a charger charges the battery.
- Can I say phone charger for the full set?
- Yes. In everyday English, people often use it for the whole charging setup.