horsepower
noun
horse·pow·er
ˈhȯrs-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 
1
: the power that a horse exerts in pulling
2
: a unit of power equal in the U.S. to 746 watts and nearly equivalent to the English gravitational unit of the same name that equals 550 foot-pounds of work per second
3
: effective power
intellectual horsepower
computing horsepower
Examples of horsepower in a Sentence
an engine with 200 horsepower
that architectural firm probably doesn't have the creative horsepower to produce a truly innovative design
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As marketed as a 4-seater, the 2025 Mustang Convertible is powered by a potent 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine providing 315 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque.
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
The Prowler has a V6, 3.5 litre, 253 horsepower engine.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The company showed off new features that highlight more connectivity, higher computer horsepower and an army of games coming to a system that’s launching June 5, 2025.
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Lamborghini’s first all-electric car could have 2,000 horsepower and is expected in 2030.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
The Prowler has a V6, 3.5 litre, 253 horsepower engine.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The company showed off new features that highlight more connectivity, higher computer horsepower and an army of games coming to a system that’s launching June 5, 2025.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Lamborghini’s first all-electric car could have 2,000 horsepower and is expected in 2030.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for horsepower
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horsepower. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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horsepower
noun
horse·pow·er
ˈhȯr-ˌspau̇(-ə)r
: a unit of power equal in the U.S. to 746 watts and nearly equal to the English unit of the same name that equals 550 foot-pounds of work per second
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