power pack

noun

: a unit for converting a power supply (as from a battery or household electrical circuit) to a voltage suitable for an electronic device

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Several airlines have tightened rules around portable power packs, which can pose a fire risk. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 25 May 2026 This leaves any onboard electronics — like cameras or sensors — free to run on much smaller, lighter power packs. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026 Products here include main engine fuel pumps for commercial aircraft and hydraulic power packs for business jets. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 May 2026 The main electronic systems are powered by power packs integrated into the buoy's watertight top chamber. — New Atlas, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for power pack

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of power pack was in 1936

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“Power pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20pack. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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