Synonyms for

Compressors

Verb / kʌˈmpresɜ:z / Another word for compressors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A machine or device that compresses something, especially an engine that increases the pressure of air or gas before it is used.

Synonyms & similar words

compressor pump engine piston turbocharger supercharger blower fan inflater generator motor

Example sentences

  1. The compressor in the refrigerator keeps the food cold.
  2. The construction workers used a compressor to power their tools.
  3. The scuba diver needed a compressor to fill up their oxygen tanks.
  4. The mechanic used a compressor to blow dust out of the car's engine.
  5. The factory used compressors to power the assembly line.

Quotes

  • I love the sound of the compressor running in my workshop. It means I'm making something new.
  • The compressor is the heart of the air conditioning system. Without it, we'd be sweating in the summer heat.
  • The scuba diver's compressor is like a lifeline. It gives them the air they need to explore the underwater world.

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