megawatt

noun

mega·​watt ˈme-gə-ˌwät How to pronounce megawatt (audio)
: one million watts

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Therefore, for the show to truly succeed in leaving the audience in a state of ambiguity about the relationship, both leads must be megawatt talents. Julia Edelstein, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026 Cook’s November election opponent, Democrat Amy Martinez-Salas, suggests statewide decibel limits and noise mitigation requirements, more county authority over data centers and water impact studies for projects exceeding a certain megawatt threshold. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026 The new panels on the courthouse and its parking garage will generate more than 1,700 megawatt-hours of electricity each year, according to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's office. Todd Feurer, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026 Last year, a fire broke out at a 750-megawatt facility containing 99,000 LG battery modules in the Central California community of Moss Landing, which led to the evacuation of about 1,500 residents. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for megawatt

Word History

Etymology

mega- + watt

First Known Use

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megawatt was circa 1900

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“Megawatt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megawatt. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

megawatt

noun
mega·​watt ˈmeg-ə-ˌwät How to pronounce megawatt (audio)
: one million watts
abbreviation MW
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