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

Using advanced autonomous systems designed for man/machine teaming, the Wildfire is likely to be turbo-prop powered, with a ferry range of 8,000 nautical miles (9,206 miles, 14,816 km). — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Then, there’s the convertible PT Cruiser with the turbo SRT-4 engine and a stick shift. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026

Although its store continues to attract a steady flow of walk-in customers looking for the cutting edge of cute, JapanLA’s business has been turbo-charged in recent years by livestream shopping. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Drivers can criticize its lack of a V6 engine option, but its turbo four-cylinder and available hybrid powertrain get the job done. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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