Word: Booster
How to pronounce: ˈbuːstə
Noun
Definitions:
1. A keen promoter of a person, organization, or cause.
Example sentences: "Athletic booster clubs"
2. A source of help or encouragement.
3. A dose of an immunizing agent increasing or renewing the effect of an earlier one.
Example sentences: "Dr. Robbins said that efforts to increase the efficacy of the vaccines will include studies on the effectiveness of a booster dose of the vaccine given one year later."
4. The first stage of a rocket or spacecraft, used to give initial acceleration.
Example sentences: "The camera will be turned on fifteen minutes prior to launch and will show the orbiter and solid rocket boosters on the launch pad."
5. A device for increasing electrical voltage or signal strength.
Example sentences: "Antenna boosters help to strengthen the signal between a cell tower and your phone."
6. A shoplifter.
Synonyms:
ardent supporter
supporter
advocate
proponent
promoter
hydraulic booster
hydraulic amplifier
amplifier
enhancer
booster amplifier
booster engine
boosters
rocket
booster rocket
booster transformer
particle accelerator
accelerator
booster pump
buster
booster dose
booster station
Derivations:
boost
boosting
boosted
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Booster in Other Languages...
Spanish: Refuerzo
German:
French: Booster
Italian: Richiamo
Turkish: Güçlendirici
