Synonyms for

Turbo

Verb / ˈtɜ:bəʊ / Another word for turbo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Turbo is a device that increases the power of an engine.

Synonyms & similar words

supercharger blower compressor booster fan turbine impeller propeller rotor screw vane windmill airfoil winglet diffuser nozzle outlet inlet duct chimney

Synonyms by register

Formal

supercharger booster enhancer

Informal

nitro boost speed boost jet

Literary

whirlwind tempest zephyr

Antonyms

slow standard natural unboosted basic conventional

Common collocations

  • turbo boost
  • turbo engine
  • turbocharger
  • turbo lag
  • turbo fan
  • turbo mode
  • turbo charged

Word family

noun turbocharger
adjective turbocharged

Usage note

Primarily used in automotive contexts to describe forced induction systems. Can be used metaphorically for anything that significantly speeds something up.

Example sentences

  1. I love the sound of the turbo in my car.
  2. The turbo helps the engine run faster.
  3. The mechanic installed a new turbo in the car engine.
  4. The race car had a powerful turbo.
  5. I wish my car had a turbo like my friend's.

Quotes

  • "I feel the need...the need for speed!" - Top Gun
  • "I got a need...a need for speed" - Top Gun
  • "The turbo is my favorite part of the car." - Unknown

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