powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s 
1
b
: a source of influence or inspiration
2
: one having great power: such as
a
: one having great drive, energy, or ability
a powerhouse rock band
b
: an athletic team characterized by strong aggressive play
Examples of powerhouse in a Sentence
The country is an economic powerhouse.
Their company became a powerhouse in the video game industry.
She's a powerhouse on the tennis court.
This year's team is a powerhouse that's winning its games easily.
Seaweed is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.
He is a powerhouse of ideas.
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The powerhouse seed is also a good source of antioxidants, heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids (specifically alpha-linolenic acid), lignans, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
—Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Christian entertainment powerhouse Wonder Project has unveiled its initial slate of projects ahead of the launch of the company’s subscription offering on Amazon Prime Video.
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Wade played football in high school at Oakland High, a powerhouse in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The powerhouse seed is also a good source of antioxidants, heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids (specifically alpha-linolenic acid), lignans, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
—Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Christian entertainment powerhouse Wonder Project has unveiled its initial slate of projects ahead of the launch of the company’s subscription offering on Amazon Prime Video.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Wade played football in high school at Oakland High, a powerhouse in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s
1
2
: a person or thing having unusual strength or energy
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