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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Inouye-Perez and Fernandez worked in tandem to create the powerhouse team, which is in the midst of one of the best offensive seasons in D1 softball history.
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Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Throughout the Bulldogs’ Cinderella trip to Oklahoma City — which included a Supers upset over perennial powerhouse Oklahoma before they were eliminated from the WCWS Friday after losing their first two games — broccoli has been a central fixture, and Broccoli Guy has been along for the ride.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Nvidia’s rise from chipmaker to AI infrastructure powerhouse has transformed it into one of the world’s most valuable companies.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Like East London, where a billion-pound investment has transformed the 2012 Olympic Park into a creative powerhouse.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
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Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Throughout the Bulldogs’ Cinderella trip to Oklahoma City — which included a Supers upset over perennial powerhouse Oklahoma before they were eliminated from the WCWS Friday after losing their first two games — broccoli has been a central fixture, and Broccoli Guy has been along for the ride.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Nvidia’s rise from chipmaker to AI infrastructure powerhouse has transformed it into one of the world’s most valuable companies.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Like East London, where a billion-pound investment has transformed the 2012 Olympic Park into a creative powerhouse.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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