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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Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss (Sixth-year senior; 6-0, 200) Chambliss fought the law and won, being granted an extra year of eligibility after electrifying Ole Miss’ offense following a transfer from Division II powerhouse Ferris State.
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Marist, which has scant returning experience from last year’s national powerhouse, jumped out to leads of 5-0 and 16-5 in the ninth game of the day against Glenbard West.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
But, hey, this was to be expected from a meeting of two Central Division powerhouses.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Backed by a raucous sellout crowd hungry for Orange County’s first playoff hockey since 2018, the Ducks overcame their season-long defensive shortcomings by outscoring the powerhouse Oilers even after Connor McDavid recorded his first points of the series.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Marist, which has scant returning experience from last year’s national powerhouse, jumped out to leads of 5-0 and 16-5 in the ninth game of the day against Glenbard West.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
But, hey, this was to be expected from a meeting of two Central Division powerhouses.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Backed by a raucous sellout crowd hungry for Orange County’s first playoff hockey since 2018, the Ducks overcame their season-long defensive shortcomings by outscoring the powerhouse Oilers even after Connor McDavid recorded his first points of the series.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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