charging station

noun

plural charging stations

1

: a public or private station equipped with multiple ports and/or inductive pads for charging personal electronics (such as mobile phones, laptops, or earbuds)

When traveling, you'll eventually have to charge your devices in a public space, like a charging station at your airport gate.

—Kathleen Wong

You might already be enforcing this rule on your children, but set a good example by keeping phones, tablets and laptops away from your bedroom too. Store them in a family charging station in a communal area like the kitchen or living room …

—Andee Tagle

2

: a station or facility that is designated for charging an electric vehicle

… residents said they received no warning that two charging stations would be operating in their neighborhoods …

—Salvador Hernandez

Tandem solar panels could provide emergency reserve capacity if a driver runs short of power en route to a charging station, says [Scott] Graybeal …

—Catherine Early

Examples of charging station in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Refillable in-room toiletries, guest recycling, and electric car charging stations also contribute to lowering the property’s footprint. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The carport also offers 109 electric vehicle charging stations. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

While the charging station is designed for desktop charging for remote or in-office use, the Anker Prime can also be utilized as a central charging station for the family in the living room. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

On Moscow’s streets and in its parking lots, lines have appeared at charging stations, albeit shorter ones. — Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for charging station

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation