booster

noun

boost·​er ˈbü-stər 

: 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

Synonyms

• advocate
• advocator
• apostle
• backer
• champion
• espouser
• exponent
• expounder
• friend
• gospeler
• gospeller
• herald
• hierophant
• high priest
• paladin
• promoter
• proponent
• protagonist
• supporter
• true believer
• tub-thumper
• white knight

Examples of booster in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Starring Indy booster extraordinaire Mike Epps, the sitcom series’ fifth batch of shows drops April 18. —The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024

She’s also been a member of the Glendale Women’s Club and served in leadership positions with other local organizations such as the Historic Downtown Merchants Association and the Glendale High School football booster club. —Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing booster

• booster cushion
• booster dose
• booster seat
• booster shot

Kids Definition

booster

noun

boost·​er ˈbü-stər 

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 

: 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