wind turbine

noun

: a wind-driven turbine for generating electricity

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Rare earths, a group of 17 metallic elements on the periodic table, are essential for many modern technologies, from smart phones and laptops to wind turbines. Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026 Boron from Trona is used in solar panel glass, wind turbine blades, high strength magnets, and lithium-ion batteries. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026 Subsidizing wind turbines and solar developments cannot take precedence over providing affordable, reliable energy for Maryland families, seniors and small businesses. Jason Buckel, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026 Millions of bats are killed annually when striking wind turbines during their migration. Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wind turbine

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Mar. 2026.

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