charging station
Americannoun
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an apparatus or facility with one or more electrical outlets for recharging the batteries of electric vehicles.
The extra cost resulted from his decision to install a 240-volt charging station in his garage.
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an apparatus for recharging the batteries of mobile devices.
Avoid connecting your cellphone to any charging station that you do not control, such as one at an airport terminal.
Etymology
Origin of charging station
First recorded in 1900–05; 2010–15 for current senses
Example Sentences
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Two-time champion Fernando Alonso has said fast corners have become the "charging station for the car" as a result of the new rules.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Another driver at the charging station, surnamed Zhang, told AFP that he has been driving an electric truck for around two months after switching from one powered by natural gas.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
“Building a new flash charging station is as easy as installing an air conditioner at your home,” Wang said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Neighbors of the charging station express relief at the city’s action.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
Airlock 1 was closest to the rover charging station, so the astronaut preferred it to the other two.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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