supercharger

noun

su·​per·​charg·​er ˈsü-pər-ˌchär-jər 

: a device (such as a blower or compressor) for pressurizing the cabin of an airplane or for increasing the volume air charge of an internal combustion engine over that which would normally be drawn in through the pumping action of the pistons

Examples of supercharger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Authorities in Massachusetts say a fire at a Tesla supercharger station may have been intentionally set, the latest in a string of vandalism targeting Tesla owners and dealerships across the nation. —Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025

This technological step forward in EV charging, deploys much more power than current consumer superchargers. —Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

At 485 horsepower, the Scat Packs are just about there, but lack some of the low-end torque and certainly less drama from supercharger whine. —Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

Introduced in 2017, the limited-edition beast pairs a 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 with a 2.9-liter Whipple supercharger. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for supercharger

• turbocharger
• barger
• charger
• larger
• discharger