next-gen

adjective

ˈnekst-ˈjen 

: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation

next-gen medicines

Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.

—Eric Adams

Those plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.

—Justin Engel

Examples of next-gen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Finally, grab 25% off the Amazon Eero Pro 7 Mesh Wi-Fi 7 router to blanket your home in next-gen wireless speed and no more lag. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

During its flight, SpaceX deployed 26 Starlink V3 next-gen satellites into its constellation of thousands of internet satellites that provide broadband access worldwide. — Brendan Byrne, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026

Construction of SpaceX's next-gen Starlink satellite megaconstellation is officially underway. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Training next-gen of weapons-control specialists The project was funded by the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Athena Initiative, an effort launched in 2022 to safeguard nuclear materials. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

next-generation

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above