booster

Meaning

Noun

1. Something that boosts.
2. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) Ellipsis of booster seat.
3. The first stage of a multistage rocket, providing primary or supplemental thrust for liftoff and early flight.
4. A motor-generator set used for voltage regulation in direct current electrical power circuits.
5. Someone who publicly promotes or endorses (something or someone); a fan or supporter.
6. A member of a booster club.
7. A booster dose.
8. A small quantity of a sensitive explosive that is triggered by a detonator and provides the energy needed to detonate a larger quantity of a less-sensitive explosive.
9. A term that serves to amplify or strengthen an utterance, such as "really".
10. A power-up item.
11. A package of cards or figurines designed to add to a player's collection.
12. (slang) A thief.
13. A booster engine fitted to a steam locomotive.

Verb

To give a booster shot to; to boost.

Synonyms

promoter

supporter

shoplifter

booster rocket

booster unit

booster dose

lifter

recall dose

admirer

takeoff booster

takeoff rocket

champion

friend

protagonist

relay station

amplifier

booster amplifier

relay link

booster station

relay transmitter

voltage amplifier

booster shot

plugger

magneto

patron

pressurizer

proponent

servo

servomechanism

spokesman

spokeswoman

strap-on booster

strengthener

subscriber

subsidizer

succorer

supercharge

pressure device

pressure unit

brown-noser

augmentor

step-up transformer

booster charge

ammunition booster

subsidiser

succourer

pressure intensifier

pressure booster

servoactuator

charging set

Translations

booster

υποστηρικτής

suramplificateur

rappel

seguidor

propagandacı

propulseur auxiliaire

propulseur d’appoint

διαφημιστής

ενισχυτής

pousseur

جهاز تعزيز تكميلي

ذخيرة دافعة؛ ذخيرة تعزيز؛ ذخيرة دفع

نطاح

محرك صاروخي معزز

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbustɚ/

Etymology

From boost + -er.