wall charger

Plug-in power source

A wall charger is a device that plugs directly into an electrical outlet to charge batteries or power electronic devices.

The term distinguishes it from car chargers, wireless chargers, or portable power banks: I forgot my wall charger at home.

Most wall chargers now use USB ports to connect to phones, tablets, and other devices.

Related
  • USBDevice connection standard
  • plugSomething that blocks openings
  • outletPoint of release
  • adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
  • travel adapterDevice bridging plug standards

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Portable electricity storage unit

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Portable electricity storage

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