26984 words

boosters

7 definitions • 10 examples
1
something that improves or increases something or makes it stronger:

Examples:

Vitamin D is believed to be an immune-system booster.
This whole idea is just a profit booster for drug companies.
2
a person who enthusiastically supports or promotes something (= tells people how good it is):

Examples:

I don't want to come across as a booster for any particular product.
The mayor and town boosters hope the new ballpark will be a catalyst for development.
3
a small amount of a substance that is given to increase the effect of the same substance that was given some time before, to continue to protect a person from illness:

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4
an engine on a spacecraft that gives extra power for the first part of a flight:

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5
an action or thing that improves or increases something:

Examples:

Winning this game was a great morale booster for the team.
6
A booster is also someone who is an enthusiastic supporter of something.
7
the first stage of a rocket (= object sent into space) that pushes it off the ground

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