booster (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbuːstər/
Definition
A thing that helps to improve or increase something, often by providing additional power, support, or encouragement.
Examples
The government introduced new policies as an economic booster to stimulate growth.
After a long illness, the vitamin supplement acted as a much-needed booster for her immune system.
The coach's encouraging words were a real morale booster for the team before the final match.
How to Use booster
- a booster for (prepositional phrase)
- Something that provides support or improvement to something else. — "This new policy is intended as a booster for the local economy."
- booster shot (collocation)
- An additional dose of a vaccine. — "Have you had your annual flu booster shot yet?"
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