high-voltage

adjective

high-volt·​age ˈhī-ˈvōl-tij 

: marked by great energy : electric, dynamic

a high-voltage performance

Examples of high-voltage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This adaptation looks to deliver high-voltage action and ultra-stylish visuals. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

According to the company, the current testing campaign focuses on validating engineering systems, including high-voltage hardware, plasma control, diagnostics, and instrumentation, before progressing toward more advanced experiments. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

The landscape was so combustible that investigators believe routine brush-clearing work near a high-voltage line may have sparked the inferno, even though the work appeared to comply with regulations. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

The battery needs to last longer, and the high-voltage system will need serious safety testing. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high-voltage

• overvoltage
• voltage