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

Now, a shortage of gas turbines is slowing data center construction. — Justine Calma, The Verge, 26 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

The prototype, called Sprint Core, will serve as the foundation for the company’s Symphony jet engine and its Superpower 42-megawatt gas turbine. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

Also in Southaven, a plant powering the company's data centers is using methane gas turbines, which prompted a lawsuit from the NAACP and other organizations over alleged pollution. — Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 21 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