charging station

noun

plural charging stations

1

: a public or private station equipped with multiple ports and/or inductive pads for charging personal electronics (such as mobile phones, laptops, or earbuds)

When traveling, you'll eventually have to charge your devices in a public space, like a charging station at your airport gate.

—Kathleen Wong

You might already be enforcing this rule on your children, but set a good example by keeping phones, tablets and laptops away from your bedroom too. Store them in a family charging station in a communal area like the kitchen or living room …

—Andee Tagle

2

: a station or facility that is designated for charging an electric vehicle

… residents said they received no warning that two charging stations would be operating in their neighborhoods …

—Salvador Hernandez

Tandem solar panels could provide emergency reserve capacity if a driver runs short of power en route to a charging station, says [Scott] Graybeal …

—Catherine Early

Examples of charging station in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Interior organizers like Rev-A- Shelf’s pullout pantry shelves, dedicated hair dryer drawers, and in-drawer charging stations tailor your cabinets to your family and routines. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Taxpayers need to know that almost $200 million of their money has been diverted away from charging stations that could help make commuting with electric vehicles easier. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

And there’s a golf-cart garage, five garage spaces and an electric-vehicle charging station. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

The aircraft returns to its charging station after completing the delivery. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for charging station

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation