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 federal Bureau of Reclamation has made clear its commitment to continuing hydropower production by keeping reservoir elevations above the minimum level needed to generate electricity. — Sarah Porter, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

That would include 2,000 MW of nuclear power alongside 700 MW of hydropower and new geothermal projects. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Logistics firms reroute trucks and ships around storms, farmers time planting and harvest, and utilities plan for both flood risk and hydropower supply. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Know More Natural gas is Africa’s leading electricity generation fuel, according to the International Energy Agency, accounting for nearly the combined total from coal and hydropower. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 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