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booster

Syllabification: (boost·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈbo͞ostər/

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Definition of booster

noun

  • 1a person or thing that helps increase or promote something, in particular.
  • a keen promoter of a person, organization, or cause: [as modifier]:athletic booster clubs
  • [in combination] a source of help or encouragement:job fairs are a great morale booster
  • Medicine a dose of an immunizing agent increasing or renewing the effect of an earlier one.
  • the first stage of a rocket or spacecraft, used to give initial acceleration.
  • a device for increasing electrical voltage or signal strength.
  • 2 informal a shoplifter.

booster in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of booster in the British & World English dictionary