high-voltage

adjective

high-volt·​age ˈhī-ˈvōl-tij 

: marked by great energy : electric, dynamic

a high-voltage performance

Examples of high-voltage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Located in Noventa di Piave near Venice, the modernized facility tests high-voltage equipment such as transformers and disconnectors before they are deployed on power grids. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation—a collective that represents Ford, VW, Toyota, and more—put out a joint response with the Center for Automotive Research, saying high-voltage EV powertrains interfere with AM signal reception. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 1 July 2026

For example, ultra-high-voltage transmission lines are the backbone of China’s accelerated energy transition and have contributed to the mass development of electric vehicles. — Alois Zwinggi, Time, 24 June 2026

However, components like electric motors, high-voltage batteries, inverters and reduction gearboxes are typically excluded from coverage. — Emily Mercer, USA Today, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high-voltage

• overvoltage
• voltage