batteries
word · lemma: battery
Definition
Batteries are devices that store electrical energy and provide power to things like phones, remote controls, cars, and toys. The word is also the plural of battery.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to physical power cells like AA, AAA, or phone batteries. In British English, small removable ones are often called 'batteries' in general, while in some contexts 'battery' can also mean a larger rechargeable unit, like a car battery or laptop battery. Common collocations: 'dead batteries', 'rechargeable batteries', 'replace the batteries', 'battery life'.
Example Sentences
I need new batteries for the remote.
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These batteries are dead.
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The toy uses two batteries.
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Did you check the batteries, or is the remote just broken?
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We should pack extra batteries for the trip.
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I always forget to buy batteries until something stops working.
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