brainpower

noun

brain·​pow·​er ˈbrān-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

1

: intellectual ability

2

: people with developed intellectual ability

Synonyms of brainpower

• intellect
• intelligence
• sense

Examples of brainpower in a Sentence

The brainpower of the staff constitutes the company's greatest asset.

The product is supposed to boost your brainpower.

The company is increasing efforts to recruit scientific brainpower.

Recent Examples on the Web

While Trey-Rock leisurely mulls the future of the planet in his longtime Xanadu 2.0 compound outside of Seattle, the rest of us are pulling triple shifts—at least in terms of brainpower. —Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025

When too much brainpower goes toward meeting basic needs like rent or groceries, long-term thinking and innovation fade, depriving society of creativity and progress. —Scott Ellis, Time, 17 Oct. 2025

There is no detail Nancy doesn’t tend to with a lot of attention and a lot of brainpower. —Rachel Handler, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2025

This session will dive into the basics of brain function, with activities to test your brainpower and an introduction to future career opportunities. —Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for brainpower

• airpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• sunflower
• wallflower
• watchtower
• wildflower