rechargeable

[ree-chahr-juh-buhl]

adjective

1. (of a storage battery) capable of being charged repeatedly.

noun

1. a rechargeable battery.

Other Word Forms

• rechargeability noun
• nonrechargeable adjective
• unrechargeable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rechargeable¹

First recorded in 1945–50; re- + chargeable

Example Sentences

Weighing under 2 pounds, the Hedgehog holds a USB-C rechargeable battery in its sleek metal body.

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A rechargeable device and its charger, which were lying next to the head of a double bed, were identified as being the seat of the fire.

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It means shops and supermarkets will no longer be able to stock them - but they can still sell rechargeable or refillable devices.

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That means that they must have a rechargeable battery, a replaceable coil, and be refillable.

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"I don't think it's going to make much difference to vaping habits – many of the rechargeable vapes now look the same as the disposable, you can buy them pre-filled and charged."

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