hydropower

noun

hy·​dro·​pow·​er ˈhī-drə-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

: hydroelectric power

Examples of hydropower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The river provides drinking water for 40 million people, irrigation for 5 million acres of farmland, and hydropower for seven states. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

The hydropower project was suspended more than a decade ago after protests over its possible impact on the environment. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

Low river levels are disrupting cargo transport, and water scarcity is straining hydropower-dependent regions. — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

Low river levels have hit cargo shipping, agricultural harvests, and hydropower; some countries have banned non-essential water use such as residential gardening. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 23 July 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