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

Even the pin light of a cell phone charger gives us something to orient ourselves against, a way to make sense of where we are.

From Salon

He lost a phone charger and accused Julia’s mother of stealing it.

From Los Angeles Times

Burcur "was obviously living inside", law enforcement said, as the room was fitted with various electrics, including chargers, a television, and lights plugged into the power of the house, as well as a bed.

From BBC

Deputies breached the locked door and found Bucur inside, along with a bed, lights, chargers, TV and other electronic equipment.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the auto industry site Edmunds, a major disadvantage of the Leaf is its charging port, which is not compatible with many public chargers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• disc 
• dish 
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• tray