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
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“Charging station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charging%20station. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.
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