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
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: 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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Every battery, fuel convoy, generator, and charging station deployed to the battlefield creates a logistical burden.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 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
On an April call with investors, Musk said the company is currently using existing charging stations and service centers for its robotaxis, but will eventually need dedicated locations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The media room had a coffee truck and a phone charging station.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
It is primarily tasked with repairing and fortifying the city’s more than 210,000 streetlamps — a frequent target of copper wire thieves — and maintaining its network of electrical vehicle charging stations.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
That meant those states, which also include Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York and Vermont, are where drivers would find the most charging stations and the most EV options.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The 74,000-square-foot travel center in Huber Heights has 100 fueling positions, 24 EV charging stations and food like Texas barbeque, homemade fudge and the famous Beaver Nuggets.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 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
On an April call with investors, Musk said the company is currently using existing charging stations and service centers for its robotaxis, but will eventually need dedicated locations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The media room had a coffee truck and a phone charging station.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
It is primarily tasked with repairing and fortifying the city’s more than 210,000 streetlamps — a frequent target of copper wire thieves — and maintaining its network of electrical vehicle charging stations.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
That meant those states, which also include Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York and Vermont, are where drivers would find the most charging stations and the most EV options.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The 74,000-square-foot travel center in Huber Heights has 100 fueling positions, 24 EV charging stations and food like Texas barbeque, homemade fudge and the famous Beaver Nuggets.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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“Charging station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charging%20station. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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