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

Farideh Sadeghin, who authored The Hot Dog Cookbook, advised shoppers to use meat as a flavor enhancer instead of the main ingredient. —Hali Smith april 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026

Olvin Carcamo-Meza, 19, pleaded guilty during a Tuesday afternoon disposition hearing to two counts of first-degree assault, a felony, and two violent crime sentence enhancers, according to Arapahoe County court records. —Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026

Plant your own varieties of hot pepper plants and enjoy a squirrel-free summer and some tasty flavor enhancers for meals. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026

Most companies are focused on AI as a productivity enhancer. —Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026

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