powerhouse

noun

pow·​er·​house ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce powerhouse (audio)
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 See All Example Sentences for powerhouse

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of powerhouse was in 1870

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powerhouse

noun
pow·​er·​house ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce powerhouse (audio)
1
2
: a person or thing having unusual strength or energy

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