Definition

1. Noun:
   • A device for charging or recharging batteries: A "battery charger" is an electronic device that supplies electrical energy to a rechargeable battery, restoring its charge.

Usage

• The term "battery charger" is a compound noun. It refers specifically to the device itself. It is typically used with verbs like , , , or .
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • The battery charger for my laptop stopped working.
  • Always use the correct battery charger for your specific device to avoid damage.
  • He bought a universal battery charger that can handle different battery sizes.

Advanced Usage

• "trickle charger": A specific type of battery charger that provides a slow, constant charge, often used for maintaining vehicle batteries.
  • I keep my motorcycle on a trickle charger during the winter months.

Variants and Related Words

• Charger (n): A common shortened, informal form of "battery charger."
  • Can I borrow your phone charger?
• Charging cable (n): Often part of a modern battery charger system, the wire that connects the device to a power source.
• Power adapter (n): A device that converts AC power from a wall outlet to DC power used for charging; often integrated with or used alongside a battery charger.

Synonyms

• Recharger (n): A less common synonym for a battery charger.
• Charging unit (n): A descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• "to charge a battery": The action performed by a battery charger.
  • I need to charge my battery; it's completely drained.
• "charging port": The socket on a device where the battery charger is connected.
• "charging station": A public or dedicated location with multiple battery chargers available for use.

Noun

1. a device for charging or recharging batteries