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

The vehicles have 3-cylinder 1.5 liter or 4-cylinder 2.0 liter variable compression turbo engines. —Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 July 2025

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

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