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 2024, Nvidia’s thermal engineers reportedly saw two-phase direct-to-chip cooling as the preferred route for next-generation accelerators. — Ahmed Ismail, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

American defense startup Hermeus is joining forces with Northrop Grumman to develop advanced mission capabilities for next-generation unmanned military aircraft. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

Intel is struggling with delays and supply shortages for its next-generation Xeon processor. — Sarah Min,fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026

The facility will reportedly manufacture the next-generation Acura MDX and two unnamed flagship crossovers (likely including an even larger Pilot), and would open in 2029. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 10 Nov. 2026

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