charger

1 of 2

noun (1)

char·​ger ˈchär-jər 

: a large flat dish or platter

charger

2 of 2

noun (2)

charg·​er ˈchär-jər 

1

: one that charges: such as

a

: an appliance for holding or inserting a charge of powder or shot in a gun

b

: a cartridge clip

c

: a device for charging storage batteries

2

: a horse for battle or parade

Examples of charger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Altior reportedly supports charging from 10 percent to 70 percent in approximately five minutes using megawatt-capable chargers, although BYD has yet to confirm the vehicle’s full charging specifications. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Both bikes get traction control, cruise control, and three ride modes, an eight-inch TFT touchscreen, smartphone connectivity, keyless ignition, heated grips, tire pressure monitoring, and a USB-C charger. — New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2026

Tossing loose chargers and electronics into random pockets of your personal item is a recipe for misplacing them—and for having a mysteriously bulky and heavy bag. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

The plug head has embedded magnets that lock the charger in place but also detach easily if the cable gets snagged or pulled. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English chargeour, borrowed from Anglo-French, from charger "to load, burden" + -eour -er entry 2 — more at charge entry 1

Note: Oxford English Dictionary, first edition, Middle English Dictionary, and Französisches etymologisches Wörterbuch treat the etymon of this word as distinct from the etymon of charger entry 2, presumably on the grounds that the suffix, here designating a place, goes back to -eoir, from Latin -ātōrium, though there is little evidence for this in manuscript spellings. The meaning "dish or platter" found in Anglo-French appears not to have a parallel on the continent.

Noun (2)

Middle English chargere "someone who loads or burdens," from charger "to load, burden" + -ere -er entry 2 — more at -er entry 2 — more at charge entry 1

Note: See note at charge entry 1.

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for charger

• barger
• larger
• discharger
• supercharger
• turbocharger

Kids Definition

charger

1 of 2 noun

char·​ger ˈchär-jər 

: a large flat dish or platter

charger

2 of 2 noun

charg·​er

ˈchär-jər

1

: a cavalry horse

2

: a device for charging storage batteries