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
Kathleen WongYou 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
Andee Tagle2
: 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
Salvador HernandezTandem 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
Catherine EarlyExamples of charging station in a Sentence
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Bonus elements from mail slots to charging stations can keep your mudroom living extra functional.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
The route works well for EV road trips because public chargers are widely available and fast-charging stations are also common.
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Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In addition to the usual fuel station, general store, coffee shop, and restaurant, Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop also features a tour bus, mural, lounge, dog park, electric vehicle charging stations and event space.
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Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Amenities will include a fitness center, dog park, fire pits and grills, free parking, EV charging stations and a 1-mile walking trail.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Every battery, fuel convoy, generator, and charging station deployed to the battlefield creates a logistical burden.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
The protocol allows a network of charging stations to communicate with a centralized system that can manage, monitor, and coordinate all energy transactions carried out by the end users.
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Fernanda González,
Wired News,
13 June 2026
The location will also feature electric vehicle charging stations and an interactive kiosk designed to help visitors discover attractions and destinations throughout Mebane, according to a report from ABC11.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
This route is the first rollout of the Nevada Electric Highway and has charging stations placed at strategic locations along the way.
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Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
The route works well for EV road trips because public chargers are widely available and fast-charging stations are also common.
—
Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In addition to the usual fuel station, general store, coffee shop, and restaurant, Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop also features a tour bus, mural, lounge, dog park, electric vehicle charging stations and event space.
—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Amenities will include a fitness center, dog park, fire pits and grills, free parking, EV charging stations and a 1-mile walking trail.
—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Every battery, fuel convoy, generator, and charging station deployed to the battlefield creates a logistical burden.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
The protocol allows a network of charging stations to communicate with a centralized system that can manage, monitor, and coordinate all energy transactions carried out by the end users.
—
Fernanda González,
Wired News,
13 June 2026
The location will also feature electric vehicle charging stations and an interactive kiosk designed to help visitors discover attractions and destinations throughout Mebane, according to a report from ABC11.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
This route is the first rollout of the Nevada Electric Highway and has charging stations placed at strategic locations along the way.
—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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