rechargeable cell

noun
UK /riːˈtʃɑːdʒəbl sel/
US /riːˈtʃɑːrdʒəbl sel/

A battery you can fill with power again and again.

My toy car uses a rechargeable cell, so we plug it in instead of throwing it away.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small power unit in a device that can be charged many times.

The remote control has a rechargeable cell inside it.

3. A kind of battery that stores energy and can be refilled with electricity.

Solar lights often contain a rechargeable cell that charges in the sun.

4. A power source you can reuse instead of buying new ones.

Using a rechargeable cell saves money and helps the planet.