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

Enhances Exercise Performance For athletes seeking a competitive edge, beetroot powder offers the potential as a natural performance enhancer. —Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025

Daniel Skelly, formulations scientist for fabric enhancers at Snuggle, explains that laundry beads are meant to be added at a certain point in the wash cycle. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025

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

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