a thief who steals goods that are in a store
"The booster snuck into the electronics section to steal laptops before the manager could notice."
an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal
"The technician installed a new booster to amplify the weak radio signal before it reached the main tower."
the first stage of a multistage rocket
"The booster separated from the main fuselage after burning through its fuel supply."
an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective
"The doctor recommended a booster shot to ensure the initial vaccination had been fully effective."
Something that boosts.
"The new fertilizer acted as an excellent booster for the struggling tomato plants."
The word booster is formed by adding the suffix "-er" to the verb boost. It originally referred to someone or something that provides a lift or increase, and this meaning has remained consistent as it entered English usage.