supercharger

[soo-per-chahr-jer]

noun

1. a mechanism for forcing air into an internal-combustion engine in order to increase engine power.

supercharger

/ ˈsuːpəˌtʃɑːdʒə /

noun

1. Also called: blower.  booster. a device, usually a fan or compressor driven by the engine, that increases the mass of air drawn into an internal-combustion engine by raising the intake pressure

Word History and Origins

Origin of supercharger¹

First recorded in 1920–25; supercharge + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The diner, which Musk has been planning since 2018, is set to have lots of superchargers for electric vehicles and two drive-in movie screens.

From Los Angeles Times

Tesla says its top-of-the-line superchargers need 15 minutes to add 200 miles of charge.

From Los Angeles Times

That compares with around 15 minutes to charge a Tesla using its supercharger system.

From BBC

With a recently purchased converter, he can also charge at a nearby Tesla supercharger station, Valdez said.

From Seattle Times

Those affected include senior executives and the entire team responsible for its much-admired supercharger network.

From BBC