adjective
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charged or liable to be charged
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liable to result in a legal charge
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of chargeable
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at charge, -able
Example Sentences
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Unplugged kitchen stuff we’re not using, AC set to 78 and unplugged a USB charger cable at my work desk 😉
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2022
The mat will allow owners of the iPhone X, iPhone 8, or this year’s phones to set their phone down on a mat to charge, rather than plugging in a charger cable.
From Slate • Sep. 11, 2018
Then, cold fear: the phone blinked again, and showed only the icon of a charger cable, and the suggestion that I plugged it into iTunes.
From The Guardian • Sep. 14, 2017
Every car has a charger cable running from the wall to the battery.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2014
The problem is, if you have to use a specific case with your phone and then set the device down on a pad to charge, it's easier to just grab a USB charger cable.
From Inc • Apr. 12, 2013
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