turbo

1 of 2

noun

tur·​bo ˈtər-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce turbo (audio)
plural turbos
1
2
[by shortening] : turbocharger

turbo-

2 of 2

combining form

1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine

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Cool shot buttons and special features like turbo or volume settings are an extra perk, as well. Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024 Trending Video Inside Adwoa Aboah’s Delightful London Townhouse LG provides 2 swappable batteries—each lasting 60 minutes, which is a ridiculously-long run time for a cordless stick vacuum cleaner, and there are three suction power modes to choose from (standard, power, and turbo). Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 An unexpected loss of power on Day Two caused by a turbo failure on Neuville’s i20 N swung the championship battle back towards team-mate Tänak. Peter Lyon, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 In 1999, Audi took its mundane A3 hatchback, dressed it in vibrant colors and fitted a 1.8-liter 20V turbo that fed 207 bhp to all four wheels. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turbo 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

turbo-

Combining form

turbine

First Known Use

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turbo was in 1904

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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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