gas turbine

noun

: an internal combustion engine in which expanding gases from the combustion chamber drive the blades of a turbine

Examples of gas turbine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Doncasters' exposure to the industrial gas turbine market as a percentage of revenue is greater in comparison to its larger competitors, Rothschild & Co noted in July. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

This improves fuel efficiency compared with a simple-cycle gas turbine, making CCGT plants a common option for large-scale electricity generation. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

In addition to a lawsuit filed by residents, xAI is also facing legal action from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which accuses the company of operating dozens of unpermitted methane gas turbines in Southaven. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026

The Pearsons’ group, Memphis Community Against Pollution, has questioned the legality of the company’s use of gas turbines at the data centers, alleging violations of the Clean Air Act and raising concerns about air quality. — Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

gas turbine

noun

: an engine in which gases produced by burning fuel are used to spin blades connected to a drive shaft