supercharger

noun

su·​per·​charg·​er ˈsü-pər-ˌchär-jər How to pronounce supercharger (audio)
: a device (such as a blower or compressor) for pressurizing the cabin of an airplane or for increasing the volume air charge of an internal combustion engine over that which would normally be drawn in through the pumping action of the pistons

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Average Ford Mustangs across the country are about to get major upgrades thanks to a new supercharger kit. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026 But a supercharger taking output to 700 horsepower doesn’t make the Lobo a turn-key package. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 20 May 2026 For seasoned songwriters, Shulman pitches Suno as a supercharger. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 This combined with supercharger whine makes for an utterly glorious driving experience. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for supercharger

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of supercharger was in 1917

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“Supercharger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercharger. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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