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Definition of supercharger

supercharger

/ˈsuː.pɚˌtʃɑːr.dʒɚ/
su · per · char · ger
Plural:superchargers
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Adjective:supercharged
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supercharger Lexical Profile

supercharger Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An air compressor driven mechanically by an internal combustion engine that increases the pressure or density of air supplied to the cylinders, thereby allowing more fuel to be burned and increasing engine power.

Example

"The mechanic installed a new supercharger on the sports car to boost its horsepower on the track."

2

A high-capacity fast-charging station designed to rapidly recharge the battery of an electric vehicle.

Example

"We stopped at a highway supercharger for twenty minutes to top up the car's battery before continuing our road trip."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In automotive engineering, a supercharger is mechanically driven directly by the engine (usually via a belt connected to the crankshaft), whereas a turbocharger is powered by the engine's exhaust gases.

• Rhymes for supercharger

• Nearby Words

supercenter
supercharge
supercharged
supercharger
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Supercharger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/supercharger
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