energizer
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /ˈɛnədʒˌaɪzə/
US
- /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪzər/
Description
- Gives energy
- Lifts spirits
- Wakes you up
An energizer is not always a battery. It can be anything that gives you more energy or makes you feel more awake and active. It might be a person, an activity, a song, or something you eat or drink. A lively song before a workout can feel like an energizer. So can a funny friend who keeps everyone smiling at a family gathering. A good night's sleep after a long week can be one too, and many people think of caffeine that way as well.
The word "energizer" refers to anything that gives energy, wakes you up, or makes you feel more lively and active. Many people first think of the battery brand Energizer, but the word can be used in a broader way too. It can describe something that helps with tiredness, raises alertness, and makes you feel more ready to do things.
An energizer can be a person, such as someone whose cheerful way of acting lifts the mood of a room. "Grandpa Joe was always an energizer at family events." It can also be an activity: "A brisk walk in the sunshine is a great energizer." It may also be something you consume, like food or drink: "Dark chocolate is my go-to energizer when I need a pick-me-up."
The key idea is that it restores energy or adds to it. It is not only about giving power at the start, like a battery in a device. It can also help keep a person going, feeling interested, or ready to act. A motivational speaker, for example, might be described as an energizer because they leave the audience feeling excited and ready to move.
So whether it is a person, an activity, food, drink, or even a song, if it lifts your mood and gives you a boost of energy, it can rightly be called an "energizer."
Examples
- 1
Everyday boost
A short walk after lunch is a great energizer.
- 2
Classroom activity
The teacher started the class with a quick energizer before the lesson began.
Phrase
a quick energizer
a short activity that wakes the group up
- 3
Training activities
We always need a few fresh energizers for long training days.
- 4
Team role
Around the office, Sam is the team's energizer.
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- energizernoun
Forms
- energizerspluralnoun