generator

noun
UK: /ˈdʒenəreɪtər/
US: /ˈdʒenəreɪtər/

  1. A machine that turns mechanical energy into electrical energy.

    1. The generator provides power when the electricity goes out.
    2. Our new generator is much more efficient and uses less fuel to operate.

  2. Something that produces or creates something else.

    1. This program is a generator of new ideas.
    2. The factory is a major generator of jobs for the local community, supporting many families.

Synonyms

dynamo source producer creator

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "generator" in English means: A machine that turns mechanical energy into electrical energy., Something that produces or creates something else..

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

Synonyms for "generator": dynamo, source, producer, creator.

Example usage of "generator": "The generator provides power when the electricity goes out.". More examples on the page.