kilowatt

noun

kilo·​watt ˈki-lə-ˌwät How to pronounce kilowatt (audio)
ˈkē-lə-
: 1000 watts

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Rates for homeowners were previously between 8 cents to 10 cents per kilowatt hour, depending on the amount of energy used. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 6 Apr. 2025 Late last year, the company stress-tested the network with the help of automaker vehicle fleets and everyday drivers, completing more than 4,400 charging sessions on over 80 unique vehicle models and dispensing nearly 63 thousand kilowatts of energy, the company said in a Feb. 4 news release. Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025 The average kilowatt per hour price is 28 cents in Connecticut, compared to about 16 cents nationally. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025 The hydraulic system is powered by onboard batteries and can provide up to 4 kilowatts of power. IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kilowatt

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First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kilowatt was in 1884

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“Kilowatt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kilowatt. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

kilowatt

noun
kilo·​watt ˈkil-ə-ˌwät How to pronounce kilowatt (audio)
: 1000 watts

Medical Definition

kilowatt

noun
kilo·​watt ˈkil-ə-ˌwät How to pronounce kilowatt (audio)
: 1000 watts

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