1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine
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Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 July 2025
This cordless handheld runs on battery and has 56 volts of power that, in turbo mode, can unleash up to 765 cubic feet per minute (CFPM)—that’s up to 200mph.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
All affected vehicles have 1.5 liter 3-cylinder or 2.0 liter 4-cylinder variable compression turbo engines.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Though the eco mode struggled to pick up a popcorn kernel, the turbo mode handled it easily.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Satisfying various driving preferences with big turbo/small turbo capability
As this engineering relates to different markets around the world, drivers enjoy the ride regardless of cultural approach to acceleration.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 July 2025
This cordless handheld runs on battery and has 56 volts of power that, in turbo mode, can unleash up to 765 cubic feet per minute (CFPM)—that’s up to 200mph.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
All affected vehicles have 1.5 liter 3-cylinder or 2.0 liter 4-cylinder variable compression turbo engines.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Though the eco mode struggled to pick up a popcorn kernel, the turbo mode handled it easily.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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