turbo

1 of 2

noun

tur·​bo ˈtər-(ˌ)bō 

plural turbos

1

: turbine

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

Examples of turbo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Porsche parade In between the morning and afternoon driving sessions, there was a Porsche parade to honor the 50-year anniversary of their turbo engine. —Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025

Though the eco mode struggled to pick up a popcorn kernel, the turbo mode handled it easily. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025

Essential elements of Grand Prix racing are evolving once more, which will influence the legacy of the current V6 turbo-hybrid era. —Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025

Just about any Bugatti will make the cut among the world’s fastest production cars, simply because the quad-turbo W-16 engine, first pioneered by the Veyron, established an entirely new era of four-figure horsepower output back in 2005. —Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

turbo-

Combining form

turbine

First Known Use

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing turbo

• twin-turbo