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

Magna Studios is run by former Pulse Films execs Marisa Clifford and Davud Karbassioun, and is owned by Lumina Media, the next-gen company founded by Pulse founder Thomas Benski. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Microsoft’s Windows and Xbox teams have also reportedly clashed over what software will power the next-gen Xbox. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026

The second works by blending a more modest 5 percent of next-gen fiber across high-volume production, diluting the price premium and making the material more accessible for mid-size brands or companies. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

The data and the lab underpin the AI models being built to deliver the predictions the market is seeking, as well as to speed up R&D and develop next-gen breakthrough chemistries. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

next-generation

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above