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

As testing continues and more images emerge, the B-21 Raider is gradually transitioning from a highly secretive program into a visible, if still enigmatic, symbol of next-generation airpower. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026

At last month’s annual GTC conference, CEO Jensen Huang said Nvidia has more than $1 trillion in orders for its graphics processing units through 2027, including its current Blackwell and next-generation Vera Rubin GPUs. —Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026

Machines used included the TerMIT, a multifunctional ground robotic system designed to lay mines, and provide fire support; the Zmiy, a next-generation armored robotic platform developed for cargo transport; and the Protector, a heavy unmanned ground system. —Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026

Prior to the merger news, Globalstar was preparing its own next-generation C-3 constellation of 48 satellites to upgrade the satellite connectivity on Apple iPhones. —Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 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