battery

noun
UK: /ˈbætəri/
US: /ˈbætəri/

  1. A device that stores electrical energy to provide power.

    1. I need a new battery for my car because this one is old now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The power went out, but thankfully, the backup battery kept the lights on in the house. [ ] [ ]

  2. A set of similar things used together.

    1. The doctor ordered a battery of tests to find out what was wrong. [ ] [ ]
    2. She faced a battery of questions from reporters after the press conference ended. [ ] [ ]

  3. In law, the crime of hitting someone.

    1. He was charged with battery after the fight at the bar last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The victim claimed battery and sought damages in civil court because of the attack. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cell attack assault
battery transitive-verb

  1. To hit or attack someone physically.

    1. He was arrested for battery after hitting his neighbor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The defendant was accused of battery, involving several instances of physical harm. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "battery" in English means: A device that stores electrical energy to provide power., A set of similar things used together., In law, the crime of hitting someone..

The phonetic transcription of "battery" is /ˈbætəri/ in British English and /ˈbætəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "battery": cell, attack, assault.

Example usage of "battery": "I need a new battery for my car because this one is old now.". More examples on the page.