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

In many instances, innovation and automation are job replacers, not enhancers. —Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026

Touted as an energy booster, anti-aging solution, and even a brain enhancer, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide costs as little as $50 to $75 a shot. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026

The 52-year-old also faces two violent crime sentence enhancers. —Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026

Depending on the brand, kettle corn is typically made with ingredients such as corn syrup, sugar, butter, salt, canola oil, and soy lecithin (an emulsifier or texture enhancer). —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 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