next-generation

adjective

next-gen·​er·​a·​tion ˈnekst-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 

variants or less commonly next generation

: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-gen

The older hardware companies don't have the field to themselves. They're being challenged by waves of start-ups with next-generation technology.

—Bethany McLean

The finding has added fuel to a long-standing dispute over the Navy's next-generation sonar technology—a system that environmentalists say poses grave risks to marine mammals.

—David Kohn

Mr. [Lewis] Dale [General Motor's director of public policy] said the world's largest automaker spent $1 billion on electric vehicle and fuel cell research and prototype production in the past decade. He said GM doesn't want to make just 50,000 next generation vehicles, but rather sell millions.

—Mike Pare

Examples of next-generation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sensors define the ride The robotaxi features a next-generation sensor array that provides 360-degree perception. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026

Nvidia said Monday that the next-generation Vera Rubin chips would be available for customers in the second half of 2026. —Steve Kopack, NBC news, 6 Jan. 2026

Foxconn signed a partnership with OpenAI in November to collaborate on designs for next-generation AI infrastructure hardware. —Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026

Japan has long banned arms exports but has significantly eased restrictions in recent years and is now developing next-generation fighter jets with the UK and Italy while finalizing a deal to sell frigates to Australia. —Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for next-generation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration