wattage

noun

watt·​age ˈwä-tij How to pronounce wattage (audio)
1
: amount of power expressed in watts
2
: dynamic or mental energy or appeal
the celebrity's high wattage

Examples of wattage in a Sentence

Use a bulb with low wattage.
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But there’s still enough star-wattage and mouth-watering movies to keep film buffs’ pulses racing. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 July 2026 But compared with last year — when Jacob Elordi, Dwayne Johnson, Emma Stone, George Clooney and Julia Roberts helped turn Venice into a red-carpet supernova — the wattage is noticeably dimmer. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 The $70-$140 range gets you larger sizes and capacities, higher wattages and extra features. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 The additional wattage turns the usual 2-D projection into a 3-D production. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wattage

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wattage was in 1903

Rhymes for wattage

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“Wattage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wattage. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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wattage

noun
watt·​age ˈwät-ij How to pronounce wattage (audio)
: amount of power expressed in watts

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wattage

noun
watt·​age ˈwät-ij How to pronounce wattage (audio)
: amount of power expressed in watts

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