turbo

1 of 2

noun

tur·​bo ˈtər-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce turbo (audio)
plural turbos
1
2
[by shortening] : turbocharger

turbo-

2 of 2

combining form

1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine

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So just to be sure, the new Celica will not employ any hybrid technology whatsoever, but will simply incorporate the GR Yaris M Concept’s mid-engined gasoline turbo powerplant and feature a 4WD drivetrain. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Sadly, the eight-seat configuration is only available as a front-wheel drive with either diesel or gas turbo engine, not as the eHybrid 4Motion plug-in hybrid all-wheel-drive. New Atlas, 13 June 2025 While not as quick as some German rivals, the GV80 Coupe’s acceleration is smooth, steady and confident and with an absence of turbo lag or other acceleration uncertainty. James Raia, Mercury News, 9 June 2025 The base model puts out 280 horsepower, while the top version offers 340 horsepower with twin turbos. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for turbo

Word History

Etymology

Noun

turbo-

Combining form

turbine

First Known Use

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turbo was in 1904

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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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