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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The Made In China 2025 plan outlines the first ten years of what the country called a ‘multi-decade strategy’ to become a global manufacturing powerhouse.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Each compartment of the palm-sized powerhouse featured a different function — handy for a woman on the go.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Previous Women of the Year honorees at Latin Women in Music include Shakira and Karol G.
A global powerhouse, Gomez has had a fruitful career as a recording artist.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
The company’s journey from a small DVD-by-mail service to a global entertainment powerhouse is a testament to its vision, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Each compartment of the palm-sized powerhouse featured a different function — handy for a woman on the go.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Previous Women of the Year honorees at Latin Women in Music include Shakira and Karol G.
A global powerhouse, Gomez has had a fruitful career as a recording artist.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
The company’s journey from a small DVD-by-mail service to a global entertainment powerhouse is a testament to its vision, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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