turbo

1 of 2

noun

tur·​bo ˈtər-(ˌ)bō 

plural turbos

1

: turbine

2

[by shortening] : turbocharger

turbo-

2 of 2

combining form

1

: coupled directly to a driving turbine

turbofan

2

: consisting of or incorporating a turbine

turbojet engine

Examples of turbo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The SxS Concept packs a 300-plus-horsepower hybrid turbo setup for high-speed off-roading, while the modular BKE Concept explores compact personal mobility. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026

After skipping the 2026 model year, the Telluride dropped the V6 for 2027 in favor of more fuel-efficient turbo-four and hybrid powertrains, while gaining questionable new styling. — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 7 Nov. 2026

Base prices for the Volkswagen California with 148-hp turbo-diesel engine start at £66,334 ($89,250) for the Beach and rises to £79,762 ($107,300) for the Ocean. — New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Companies in Japan and South Korea were hit with major cyberattacks, exposing millions of customer records and feeding fears that AI may be turbo-charging hacking efforts. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

turbo-

Combining form

turbine

First Known Use

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing turbo

• twin-turbo