wind turbine

noun

: a wind-driven turbine for generating electricity

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Wildlife including bats and birds are increasingly being negatively impacted by wind turbines and solar farms, leading to biodiversity loss, ecosystem strain and changed patterns which could have long-lasting consequences. — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 The system integrates a vertical-axis wind turbine with a solar arch mounted above it. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 The yacht also features over 1,000 square feet of solar panels on the deck and topsides and three wind turbines at the stern that together power the electronic and hydraulic systems. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 Much of that comes from sales of offshore and onshore wind turbines. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wind turbine

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wind turbine was in 1909

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“Wind turbine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20turbine. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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