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

In November 2024, Nissan opted to shift manufacturing of its upcoming next-generation model from Middle Tennessee to its Tochigi, Japan facility, consolidating global production to two production plants. —Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Dec. 2025

Ford will provide details on the production of the next-generation F-150 Lightning EREV and launch timing at a later date. —CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025

The new battery cells for next-generation high-voltage batteries are developed and produced in small quantities. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025

At Disney, Josh D’Amaro oversees a worldwide experiences division embarking on a $60 billion expansion of parks, resorts, cruise ships, and next-generation guest experiences. —Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 16 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