hydropower

noun

hy·​dro·​pow·​er ˈhī-drə-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

: hydroelectric power

Examples of hydropower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered $232 million in EU support over the next two years to help Greenland tackle climate change, boost internet connections and improve hydropower plants, fisheries and education. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Currently, fish are unable to pass the dam due to improper hydropower operations and an ineffective fish ladder installed in 1999, according to NVCOG. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

This comes after a partial glacier collapse in the Himalayan mountains unleashed a sudden surge of water, mud, and debris that swept through border crossings, valley communities, and hydropower projects on August 26. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026

The event damaged settlements in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges, vehicles and other infrastructure and damaging hydropower and power facilities. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hydropower

• bour
• dower
• lour
• labour

Kids Definition

hydropower

noun

hy·​dro·​pow·​er ˈhī-drə-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

: hydroelectric power