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

Electric vehicles are equipped with a large, high-voltage lithium ion battery (responsible for the travel motor) and a low-voltage lead battery (responsible for smaller components like cameras and lights). — Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

According to Cuban authorities, the latest collapse began with a failure in high-voltage transmission lines in western Cuba. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026

The facility is also the last US accelerator using certain high-voltage generator technology. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

These are proactive, temporary electricity shutoffs to prevent high-voltage power lines and equipment from sparking wildfires during red flag weather conditions. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high-voltage

• overvoltage
• voltage