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

Ponda’s next-generation insulation reduces reliance on feather and synthetic fillers; the company estimated that swapping current jacket fillings with BioPuff can regenerate 10 square meters of land and abate 40 kilograms of carbon dioxide. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Nov. 2025

Destinus’ platforms, including the Hornet interceptor, the Lord long-range effector, and the Ruta next-generation cruise missile, combine AI autonomy, modular design, and European manufacturing excellence to provide intelligent and sovereign defense capabilities. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025

Discounts often come when brands release next-generation devices. —Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 22 Nov. 2025

Qualcomm claims that its next-generation Adreno X2 GPU in the Snapdragon X2 Elite SoC will offer gaming performance that's 50% greater than that of the Xe2 GPUs in Intel's Core Ultra 200 range of processors. —PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 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