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

No longer just a process efficiency enhancer, AI has changed the way companies automate processes, connect with customers and disrupt markets. —Hari Sonnenahalli, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

Coffee is beloved as an energy booster and a mood enhancer. —Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025

The other big change is the introduction of Apple Intelligence, which gives users a combination of on-device and on-cloud AI tools that are integrated into everything from writing and summarization features to photo enhancers and image generators. —PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025

Just like 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

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