high-voltage

adjective

high-volt·​age ˈhī-ˈvōl-tij How to pronounce high-voltage (audio)
Synonyms of high-voltagenext
: marked by great energy : electric, dynamic
a high-voltage performance

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These high-voltage power lines are the latest front line in the battle over tech firms’ massive operations. Marc Levy, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026 These high-voltage power lines are the latest front line in the battle over tech firms' massive operations. ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026 If a high-voltage battery fails halfway through a car's life, drivers must replace it, facing a price tag of $5,000 to $20,000. Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026 Days later, Russia struck again, targeting the high-voltage transmission lines that form the grid’s backbone. Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-voltage

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high-voltage was in 1909

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“High-voltage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-voltage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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