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
Synonyms of powerhouse
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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Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
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After 37 years of coaching, Reiser had reached the top – cultivating a group of five senior starters into a team that was able to beat powerhouses like Windsor, East Catholic and Northwest Catholic – and then New London, 77-74, in the Division II championship game at Mohegan Sun last March.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
In Fort Worth, fans can expect a visually elaborate production, powerhouse vocals and a set list spanning new material and classic hits — the kind of maximalist pop show Gaga has spent nearly two decades perfecting.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Korean, with a Latin twist K-pop powerhouses BTS and KATSEYE are headed to Colombia, showcasing just how huge the phenomenon has become.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
After 37 years of coaching, Reiser had reached the top – cultivating a group of five senior starters into a team that was able to beat powerhouses like Windsor, East Catholic and Northwest Catholic – and then New London, 77-74, in the Division II championship game at Mohegan Sun last March.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
In Fort Worth, fans can expect a visually elaborate production, powerhouse vocals and a set list spanning new material and classic hits — the kind of maximalist pop show Gaga has spent nearly two decades perfecting.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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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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