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

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Fitting the work-and-relax focus, the bar’s sleek stone countertop doubles as a charging station. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The new lot will have three electric vehicle charging stations, an emergency call station and other security measures. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Some places also offer access to vending machines, bottled water or phone charging stations. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Anker claims this charging station can bring an iPhone 17 Pro from 0 to 50 percent in about 22 minutes. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for charging station

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of charging station was in 1916

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“Charging station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charging%20station. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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