ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Powerhouse

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Powerhouse is a noun meaning A power station; the building housing a power station.

Meaning

A power station; the building housing a power station.

More Meanings

  1. (figurative) Any source of power, energy or strength; a source of influence or inspiration
  2. (card games) A very good hand of cards, likely to win.

Example Sentences

She's a powerhouse of ideas.
The mitochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell.
The company has been a powerhouse in its industry for many years.
The new powerhouse comprised two tube turbines with a total capacity of 4,500 kW under 18.3 feet head.

Word Forms

Synonyms for powerhouse

Depending on context, synonyms include fireball.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fireball, bomb, motor, machine, wattage, powerplant.

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