powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s 
1
b
: a source of influence or inspiration
2
: one having great power: such as
a
: one having great drive, energy, or ability
a powerhouse rock band
b
: an athletic team characterized by strong aggressive play
Examples of powerhouse in a Sentence
The country is an economic powerhouse.
Their company became a powerhouse in the video game industry.
She's a powerhouse on the tennis court.
This year's team is a powerhouse that's winning its games easily.
Seaweed is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.
He is a powerhouse of ideas.
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India’s traditional industrial powerhouses have turned their attention to the technologies essential to the energy transition.
—
Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Sardines These small fish, especially when eaten whole, are a powerhouse of nutrients: Sardines contain vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B12.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the lineup features a collection powerhouse b2bs, including Boys Noize b2b VTSS, Cajmere b2b Carl Craig, Honey Dijon b2b Derrick Carter, Green Velvet b2b Skepta Más Tiempo and Skream b2b Hamdi.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
Germany, Europe's economic powerhouse, is following in the EU's footsteps.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Sardines These small fish, especially when eaten whole, are a powerhouse of nutrients: Sardines contain vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B12.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the lineup features a collection powerhouse b2bs, including Boys Noize b2b VTSS, Cajmere b2b Carl Craig, Honey Dijon b2b Derrick Carter, Green Velvet b2b Skepta Más Tiempo and Skream b2b Hamdi.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
Germany, Europe's economic powerhouse, is following in the EU's footsteps.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for powerhouse
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s
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2
: a person or thing having unusual strength or energy
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