booster dose

boost·er dose

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo-ster dohs]
- /ˈbu stər doʊs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo-ster dohs]
- /ˈbu stər doʊs/

Definitions of booster dose words

noun booster dose a supplementary injection of a vaccine given to maintain the immunization provided by an earlier dose 3
noun booster dose a person or thing that boosts, especially an energetic and enthusiastic supporter. 1
noun booster dose Electricity. a device connected in series with a current for increasing or decreasing the nominal circuit voltage. 1
noun booster dose Railroads. any machine, device, phenomenon, etc., that helps to move a train, as a tailwind, downgrade, roller bearings, or especially a helper locomotive. 1
noun booster dose Military. an explosive more powerful than a primer, for ensuring the detonation of the main charge of a shell. 1
noun booster dose Rocketry. a rocket engine used as the principal source of thrust in the takeoff of a rocket or missile. the first stage containing this engine and its fuel supply, which may or may not be detached from the rocket when the fuel has been consumed. 1

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Origin of booster dose

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1885-90; boost + -er1

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Parts of speech for Booster dose

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booster dose popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for booster dose

noun booster dose

booster — A booster is something that increases a positive or desirable quality.
immunization — the fact or process of becoming immune, as against a disease.
vaccine — any preparation used as a preventive inoculation to confer immunity against a specific disease, usually employing an innocuous form of the disease agent, as killed or weakened bacteria or viruses, to stimulate antibody production.

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