1
: amount of power expressed in watts
2
: dynamic or mental energy or appeal
the celebrity's high wattage
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Use a bulb with low wattage.
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The high wattage that packed the ballroom included actors (Jeremy Renner introduced his friend Afanasieff, Jane Seymour talked up the careers of Britten and Lyle) and one very famous director, Steven Spielberg, who helped close out the ceremony with an eloquent speech to introduce Swift.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 June 2026
At the time, my family lived in a rural area where even the nearest neighbor wasn't affected by all that wattage.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Keep an eye on your meat, and remember that microwave wattages vary.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
For high-wattage contemporary glamour and a meaty collection of artwork (pieces by Lucien Hervé, Harry Gruyaert, and Thierry Dreyfus are on site for perusing), this is a playful, modern alternative to the many traditional Parisian hotels.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 June 2026
At the time, my family lived in a rural area where even the nearest neighbor wasn't affected by all that wattage.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Keep an eye on your meat, and remember that microwave wattages vary.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
For high-wattage contemporary glamour and a meaty collection of artwork (pieces by Lucien Hervé, Harry Gruyaert, and Thierry Dreyfus are on site for perusing), this is a playful, modern alternative to the many traditional Parisian hotels.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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“Wattage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wattage. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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wattage
noun
watt·age
ˈwät-ij 
: amount of power expressed in watts
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