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

This robot vacuum sports 15,000 PA turbo suction that can clean up all kinds of debris, including pet hair, dust, and dander from both carpets and hard floors, leaving your floors spotless. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Meanwhile, turbo noise fills the cabin alongside the odd electric motor whine. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Returning powertrain options include the 241-hp plug-in eHybrid 4Motion all-wheel drive, the 148-hp turbo-diesel front-wheel drive, and the 201-hp gas turbo FWD. — New Atlas, 26 June 2026

Though the eco mode struggled to pick up a popcorn kernel, the turbo mode handled it easily. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 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