booster

noun

boost·​er ˈbü-stər How to pronounce booster (audio)
Synonyms of booster
: one that boosts: such as
a
: an enthusiastic supporter
b
: an auxiliary device for increasing force, power, pressure, or effectiveness
c
slang : shoplifter
d
: a radio-frequency amplifier for a radio or television receiving set
e
: the first stage of a multistage rocket providing thrust for the launching and the initial part of the flight
f
: a substance or dose used to renew or increase the effect of a drug or immunizing agent
especially : booster shot

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These exercises are real metabolism boosters. Music is my favorite mood booster. A sincere compliment can be a true confidence booster. The university has a number of wealthy boosters who contribute generously each year. a new design for rocket boosters
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Woodell joins the cast of Chad Powers season 2 as Jay, who Tricia brings to a Catfish game to recruit as a booster. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 In a last-ditch effort, Danny revealed Chad’s true identity to Tricia, who heads the Catfish boosters, and asked for her help keeping Russ’ secret safe. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 These include building a standard launch-silo prototype, making missile cases, and providing facilities to integrate the Sentinel’s boosters. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 But that undertaking, primarily fueled by private dollars, has been waylaid due to getting a needed booster flight-qualified. — Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for booster

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of booster was in 1888

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booster

noun
boost·​er ˈbü-stər How to pronounce booster (audio)
1
: one that boosts
2
: an enthusiastic supporter
3
: booster shot
4
: a device for strengthening radio or television signals
5
: the first stage of a multistage rocket providing force for the launching and the first part of the flight

Medical Definition

booster

noun
boost·​er ˈbü-stər How to pronounce booster (audio)
: a substance or dose used to renew or increase the effect of a drug or immunizing agent: such as
a(1)
: booster shot
(2)
: booster dose
b
: synergist sense 1
a chemical acting as a booster to sulfa drugs
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