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
Synonyms of powerhouse
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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Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
Founded 14 years ago by pianist Christian Tumalan and trumpeter Steffen Kuehn, the orchestra is driven by a sensational percussion section and a powerhouse brass contingent.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Cignetti has built a college football powerhouse.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Richard Smallwood and Gospel powerhouse Yolanda Adams embrace at BET's 2014 Celebration of Gospel.
—Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 31 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.
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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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