enhancer

noun

en·​hanc·​er in-ˈhan(t)-sər 

en-

1

: one that enhances

2

: a nucleotide sequence that increases the rate of genetic transcription by preferentially increasing the activity of the nearest promoter on the same DNA molecule

Examples of enhancer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How Brands Are Leveraging Terpene Science to Differentiate Products Cannabis brands are using terpenes as aromatic enhancers, sure, but also as core functional ingredients that influence mood, flavor and product appeal. —Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025

Autonomous, Not Unchecked Rather than replacing human touchpoints, AI serves as an enhancer of human roles. —Alex Zukerman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

Just as some teas can bring out the sweetness of darker chocolate bars, the health properties of each can also work together as mood enhancers, Mullen said. —Eve Glover, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025

The jury also convicted Buxton of a violent crime sentence enhancer, according to court records. —Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for enhancer

• merganser
• romancer
• anser
• answer
• cancer
• dancer
• lancer
• anticancer
• necromancer

Medical Definition

enhancer

noun

en·​hanc·​er in-ˈhan(t)-sər, en- 

: a nucleotide sequence that increases the rate of genetic transcription by increasing the activity of the nearest promoter on the same DNA molecule