portable generator
/ˈpɔːrtəbəl ˈdʒɛnəreɪtər/ · por·ta·ble gen·er·a·tor
noun
- A self‑contained device that converts mechanical energy into electrical power and is designed to be easily moved for use where permanent electricity is unavailable. During the camping trip the group relied on a portable generator to charge their phones and run a small refrigerator.
Synonyms
mobile generatorportable power unittraveling generatorcompact generatorstandby generatoremergency generatorfield generatorlightweight generator
Antonyms
Did you know? The first widely used portable generator was introduced in 1910 by Charles F. Kettering, originally intended to power early automobiles' headlights on the road.