hydropower

noun

hy·​dro·​pow·​er ˈhī-drə-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

: hydroelectric power

Examples of hydropower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Buffalo is close to Niagara Falls, where most of the state’s hydropower is produced. — Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Buffalo is close to Niagara Falls, where most of the state's hydropower is produced. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

While the glaciers of the Rockies are primarily important for ecosystems at this point, those in Washington also contribute to hydropower production. — Andrew Fountain, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

Sweden was fortunate to have lots of hydropower and an established base of nuclear reactors. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hydropower

• bour
• dower
• lour
• labour

Kids Definition

hydropower

noun

hy·​dro·​pow·​er ˈhī-drə-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

: hydroelectric power