horsepower
noun
horse·pow·er
ˈhȯrs-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 
1
: the power that a horse exerts in pulling
2
: a unit of power equal in the U.S. to 746 watts and nearly equivalent to the English gravitational unit of the same name that equals 550 foot-pounds of work per second
3
: effective power
intellectual horsepower
computing horsepower
Examples of horsepower in a Sentence
an engine with 200 horsepower
that architectural firm probably doesn't have the creative horsepower to produce a truly innovative design
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Thanks to its Wide Open Watts mode, the SUV sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, delivering a staggering 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque through its dual-motor all-wheel-drive system.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Do note that a conversion kit for an A2 driving license, which is available in Europe and comes with a special APS throttle, can limit the power to 47 horsepower and 43.5 lb-ft (59 Nm).
—New Atlas, 17 May 2025
Under the hood is a 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder making 200 horsepower, which has upgraded pistons, camshafts, and a cylinder head.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
The tires are capable of handling more torque, horsepower and weight than before, can be tuned for each automaker's needs and are more sustainable than previous P Zero generations.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Do note that a conversion kit for an A2 driving license, which is available in Europe and comes with a special APS throttle, can limit the power to 47 horsepower and 43.5 lb-ft (59 Nm).
—New Atlas, 17 May 2025
Under the hood is a 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder making 200 horsepower, which has upgraded pistons, camshafts, and a cylinder head.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
The tires are capable of handling more torque, horsepower and weight than before, can be tuned for each automaker's needs and are more sustainable than previous P Zero generations.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for horsepower
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horsepower. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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horsepower
noun
horse·pow·er
ˈhȯr-ˌspau̇(-ə)r
: a unit of power equal in the U.S. to 746 watts and nearly equal to the English unit of the same name that equals 550 foot-pounds of work per second
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