Booster

In science and technology:

• Booster (electric power), a motor-generator set used for voltage regulation in direct current electrical power circuits
• Booster dose, or booster shot, in medicine, a vaccination given after a previous vaccination
• Booster rocket used in space flight to provide the main thrust in the initial phase of the rocket's flight
• Booster engine, extra cylinders on a steam locomotive, driving the trailing truck or a tender truck, to give more power on starting
• Explosive booster, a bridge between a low energy explosive and a low sensitivity explosive
• A co-channel repeater in broadcasting, used to improve signal strength

In amusement park rides:

• Booster (Fabbri ride), a pendulum ride manufactured by Fabbri
• Booster (HUSS ride), a ride similar to Breakdance manufactured by HUSS Maschinenfabrik
• Booster (KMG ride), a pendulum ride manufactured by KMG

In other uses:

• Booster (movie character), a character in the animated television series Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
• Booster (sports), a member of a Booster club, which provides support to a school athletic team or other organization
• Booster pack, a packaged set of collectible game cards or figurines that supplements the starter packs
• Booster seat, a type of infant or baby car seat
• A member of an organized shoplifting ring
• A character in the video game Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
• A person or group that engages in boosterism

See also