powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s 
1
b
: a source of influence or inspiration
2
: one having great power: such as
a
: one having great drive, energy, or ability
a powerhouse rock band
b
: an athletic team characterized by strong aggressive play
Examples of powerhouse in a Sentence
The country is an economic powerhouse.
Their company became a powerhouse in the video game industry.
She's a powerhouse on the tennis court.
This year's team is a powerhouse that's winning its games easily.
Seaweed is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.
He is a powerhouse of ideas.
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Norway once rated behind Denmark and Sweden as a high-quality TV powerhouse.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Rosé and Mars Still Own the All-Time Record Gaga and Mars still trail behind another global powerhouse.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
And no conviction in recent memory was bigger than the epic February takedown of Chicago Democratic powerhouse and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the longest-serving speaker in American history.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
While dry fruits and nuts are nutrient-dense powerhouses, they’re not all created equal in the world of wellness.
—Faye Remedios, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Rosé and Mars Still Own the All-Time Record Gaga and Mars still trail behind another global powerhouse.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
And no conviction in recent memory was bigger than the epic February takedown of Chicago Democratic powerhouse and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the longest-serving speaker in American history.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
While dry fruits and nuts are nutrient-dense powerhouses, they’re not all created equal in the world of wellness.
—Faye Remedios, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for powerhouse
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s
1
2
: a person or thing having unusual strength or energy
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