booster
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: boosters · boostering · boostered
Sense 1
Something that boosts.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The first stage of a multistage rocket, providing primary or supplemental thrust for liftoff and early flight.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To give a booster shot to; to boost.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “booster” mean?
Something that boosts.
Is “booster” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.