turbo
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
With most powertrains, the intermittency of stop-start cycling is no great loss—it’s not like I’m missing the sweaty chatter of the average turbo four.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Some e-scooters have a "turbo mode" setting, meaning they can reach speeds of around 28mph.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Sources say that stakeholders are open to discussing both a reduction in the amount of electrification and a change to the internal combustion engine, which is currently a 1.6-litre V6 turbo.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Honda said: "Regardless of the turbo or hybrid application or the format of the power-unit, we highly regard F1 as essential technological challenges."
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
“We started running at the same place, but you left me behind back by the jetty where it was like you pushed a turbo button or something. You run like a machine. It’s crazy.”
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Some manufacturers definitely want turbos to stay, others are more ambivalent.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
The turbos also allow precise modulation of intake pressures for improved combustion efficiency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
Unlike conventional turbos, the e-turbos spool to maximum almost instantly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
No replacement for displacement, sure, but the lovely thing about turbos is how easily you can modify them to increase engine power and even improve fuel economy.
From The Verge ● May 3, 2022
The door was closed, and the Terrans braced themselves under the low roof as the engine started up with a whine of worn turbos.
From The Yillian Way by Keith Laumer
