power bank

Phone juice box

A power bank is a portable battery pack used to recharge electronic devices on the go.

You plug your phone or tablet into it when no outlet is available: My phone died, but I had a power bank in my bag.

Capacity is measured in milliamp-hours (mAh)—higher numbers mean more charges before the power bank itself needs recharging.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G