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

Vogue’s Favorite Bronzing Drops However, the category can get a little confusing; there are plenty of products marketed as bronzing drops that are really just glow enhancers or skin-perfecters. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Sautéed celery, along with carrots and onion, is part of the basic foundation of flavor enhancers for many French dishes, called mirepoix. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026

Biologists do know that most enhancers won’t respond to a single transcription factor. — Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 18 June 2026

Cooper was held on suspicion of criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer. — ABC News, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for enhancer

• merganser
• romancer
• ansar
• 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