: one that boosts: such as
a
: an enthusiastic supporter
b
: an auxiliary device for increasing force, power, pressure, or effectiveness
c
slang
: shoplifter
d
: a radio-frequency amplifier for a radio or television receiving set
e
: the first stage of a multistage rocket providing thrust for the launching and the initial part of the flight
f
: a substance or dose used to renew or increase the effect of a drug or immunizing agent
especially
: booster shot
Examples of booster in a Sentence
These exercises are real metabolism boosters.
Music is my favorite mood booster.
A sincere compliment can be a true confidence booster.
The university has a number of wealthy boosters who contribute generously each year.
a new design for rocket boosters
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In this new landscape TCU would have the same money to spend on its roster as Ohio State or Alabama, but college football’s history has shown that if there is a loophole to be finessed then a college booster or coach will find it.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
College sports fandom has long been led by old-fashioned booster clubs and message boards that popped up 20 years ago.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Waymo boosters regularly argue on the site that the company is years ahead of Tesla in experience: Waymo had paying customers in its first market, Phoenix, while still using safety drivers in December 2018 — six and a half years ago.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 5 July 2025
While Venus is in Taurus, keep a cheerleader or two around as confidence boosters!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
College sports fandom has long been led by old-fashioned booster clubs and message boards that popped up 20 years ago.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Waymo boosters regularly argue on the site that the company is years ahead of Tesla in experience: Waymo had paying customers in its first market, Phoenix, while still using safety drivers in December 2018 — six and a half years ago.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 5 July 2025
While Venus is in Taurus, keep a cheerleader or two around as confidence boosters!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for booster
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“Booster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/booster. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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booster
noun
boost·er
ˈbü-stər 
1
: one that boosts
2
: an enthusiastic supporter
3
4
: a device for strengthening radio or television signals
5
: the first stage of a multistage rocket providing force for the launching and the first part of the flight
Medical Definition
booster
noun
boost·er
ˈbü-stər
: a substance or dose used to renew or increase the effect of a drug or immunizing agent: such as
a(1)
(2)
b
: synergist sense 1
a chemical acting as a booster to sulfa drugs
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