powerhouse

noun
UK: /ˈpaʊərhaʊs/
US: /ˈpaʊərhaʊs/

  1. A building where electricity is generated.

    1. The powerhouse provides power to the whole city.
    2. The old powerhouse was renovated to meet modern environmental standards.

  2. A person, organization, or country with a lot of energy, influence, or power.

    1. She is a powerhouse in the world of finance.
    2. The company became a powerhouse in the industry after a series of successful innovations.

Synonyms

generator force plant engine dynamo driver leader
powerhouse transitive-verb

  1. To supply a lot of energy or power to something.

    1. The new engine will powerhouse the vehicle.
    2. The investment will powerhouse the company's expansion into new markets.
powerhouse adjective

  1. Having a lot of power, energy, or influence.

    1. She has a powerhouse performance in the play.
    2. They developed a powerhouse strategy to dominate the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "powerhouse" in English means: A building where electricity is generated., A person, organization, or country with a lot of energy, influence, or power..

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

Synonyms for "powerhouse": generator, force, plant, engine, dynamo, driver, leader.

Example usage of "powerhouse": "The powerhouse provides power to the whole city.". More examples on the page.