turbocharger

noun

tur·​bo·​charg·​er ˈtər-bō-ˌchär-jər 

: a centrifugal blower driven by exhaust gas turbines and used to supercharge an engine

Examples of turbocharger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Introduced in 2018, the DBS Superleggera combines 12 cylinders with two turbochargers to stir up 715 hp, an impressive 115 hp more than the DB11 it was based on. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

That is partly due to the decision to use a larger turbocharger. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026

The Scat Pack tested gets the High-Output model, which ups boost and huffs 30 psi through 54-mm Garrett GT2054 turbochargers, taking power output to 550 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

The Tiguan has a more powerful base engine than the Outback thanks to a turbocharger. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for turbocharger

• supercharger
• barger
• charger
• larger
• discharger