generation

noun
UK: /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
US: /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/

  1. All the people born and living at about the same time.

    1. My generation likes pop music. [ ] [ ]
    2. The next generation will face huge environmental problems if we don't act now. [ ] [ ]

  2. The production of electricity, heat, or other forms of energy.

    1. This power station is for generation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new wind farm allows for the generation of clean, renewable energy. [ ] [ ]

  3. A single stage in the history of a family.

    1. He's the third generation in his family. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each generation builds upon the work of those who came before them. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

formation age breed crop group birth production

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "generation" in English means: All the people born and living at about the same time., The production of electricity, heat, or other forms of energy., A single stage in the history of a family..

The phonetic transcription of "generation" is /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/ in British English and /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "generation": formation, age, breed, crop, group, birth, production.

Example usage of "generation": "My generation likes pop music.". More examples on the page.