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

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

This year, the agency is seeking another $25 million to continue its buildout of charging stations. —Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 2