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

General Atomics developed the YFQ-42A as part of an ongoing investment into next-generation autonomous combat aircraft. —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026

Novo expects its next-generation treatment called CagriSema to enter the market later this year. —Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026

Rather, the city was inviting discussion with other North Texas communities on how to bring next-generation transit solutions to the region. —Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026

At the same time, enterprises can use Sprout to create next-generation AI applications that operate safely in places like retail, hospitality, and offices. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 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