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

New Treatments So far, the new enhancer AAVs have been tested in mice, rats and macaques. —Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 2 June 2025

Far from a party enhancer, the drug seems to serve as a refuge for the most desperate among the moneyed set who simply want to switch off their brains for a while. —Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025

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

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