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
Kathleen WongYou 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
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: 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
Salvador HernandezTandem 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
Catherine EarlyExamples of charging station in a Sentence
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Electric vehicles have been widely adopted in China, thanks in part to years of now-defunct government subsidies and a fast-growing network of charging stations.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The design features waterproof, encapsulated coils on both the charging station and the ship that remain unaffected by salt or algae.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Those comforts include new furniture and charging stations for cell phones and computers with plans to open a cafe.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
California needs to build again — housing near transit, energy infrastructure, water storage, EV charging stations and a modern grid.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The 24-hour drop-in center offers services, including charging stations, a kitchen and medical and laundry rooms.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Eco effort Solar panels are installed on the property to offset energy usage and electric vehicle charging stations are complimentary for guest use.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Drivers get better gas mileage and don’t have to worry about searching for a charging station.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Electrical outlets for charging stations may not be available where desired, and network access points may not be installed where needed.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The design features waterproof, encapsulated coils on both the charging station and the ship that remain unaffected by salt or algae.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Those comforts include new furniture and charging stations for cell phones and computers with plans to open a cafe.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
California needs to build again — housing near transit, energy infrastructure, water storage, EV charging stations and a modern grid.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The 24-hour drop-in center offers services, including charging stations, a kitchen and medical and laundry rooms.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Eco effort Solar panels are installed on the property to offset energy usage and electric vehicle charging stations are complimentary for guest use.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Drivers get better gas mileage and don’t have to worry about searching for a charging station.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Electrical outlets for charging stations may not be available where desired, and network access points may not be installed where needed.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Charging station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charging%20station. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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