Definition of Battery
Quick Meaning of Battery
An object that provides power to things like phones, flashlights, and toys.
Detailed Definition of Battery
A small device that produces electrical energy and powers portable devices.
How to Pronounce Battery
Stress pattern: Ooo (3-syllable word).
Tip: First syllable is stressed: BAT-uh-ree. The final syllable is soft like the 'ee' in 'bee'.
Watch out: Some non-natives pronounce it like 'bat-tree' without the final syllable; remember all three syllables.
Origin and Etymology of Battery
From French 'batterie' (a set of things), used for electrical devices since the 1700s.
How to Use Battery in a Sentence
Each example shows “battery” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“The remote control needs new batteries to work.”
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“I installed fresh batteries in my camera before the trip.”
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“Lithium-ion batteries revolutionized portable electronics and electric vehicles.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Battery
Common Synonyms for Battery
Smart Synonyms for Battery — When to Use Each
- cell
- when referring to a single battery unit inside
- power source
- general term for any device that provides electrical
Common Collocations with Battery
These phrases pair with “battery” in everyday English:
- replace batteries
- battery powered
- dead battery
- charge a battery
Common Mistakes When Using Battery
Even fluent speakers slip up with “battery”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: The device runs on two battery.
- ✓ Correct: The device runs on two batteries.
- Why: After a number greater than one, use the plural form 'batteries' not 'battery'.
- ✗ Wrong: The batteries are dead and need replacing.
- ✓ Correct: The batteries are dead and need to be replaced.
- Why: Correct grammar requires 'need to be replaced' (passive) not just 'need replacing' for formal writing.
Other Forms of Battery
- Noun: battery
Frequently Asked Questions About Battery
What is the meaning of "Battery"?
An object that provides power to things like phones, flashlights, and toys.
How do you pronounce "Battery"?
The IPA is /ˈbætəri/. First syllable is stressed: BAT-uh-ree. The final syllable is soft like the 'ee' in 'bee'.
What part of speech is "Battery"?
"Battery" is a noun at A2 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Battery"?
Common synonyms include cell, power source, accumulator.
How do you use "Battery" in a sentence?
For example: "The remote control needs new batteries to work."