inverter

noun

in·​vert·​er in-ˈvər-tər 

1

: one that inverts

2

: a device for converting direct current into alternating current

Examples of inverter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An inverter acts as the brain of the system, converting direct current from the battery into alternating current for the motor, regulating the electromagnets, and monitoring performance to keep the motor running as efficiently as possible. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026

Lume The Ranger comes standard with a 100-Ah lithium battery and a Victron electrical hardware package that includes a 500-W charger/inverter. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Direct current runs from the units through conduit in the mullion cavity to an inverter in the electrical room, where it is converted to alternating current and tied into the building’s existing distribution. — Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Electricity travels from the array to eight inverters onshore. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing inverter

• micro inverter

Rhymes for inverter

• converter
• diverter
• divertor
• reverter