steam turbine

noun

: a turbine that is driven by the pressure of steam discharged at high velocity against the turbine vanes

Examples of steam turbine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These critical tests included the non-nuclear start-up of the massive steam turbine and main pump coastdown evaluations. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

The Lincoln has two nuclear reactors, which power four steam turbines that drive four propeller shafts. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

The high density of sCO2 allows compact designs and improved performance of the turbine compared with conventional steam turbines, making the technology promising for modern power generation and waste-heat recovery. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026

On-site energy storage Locating power-generating capacity on-site, even using modified jet engines to drive steam turbines, is one emerging option to address data centers’ high power needs. — Gregor Henze, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

steam turbine

noun

: a turbine that is driven by the pressure of steam discharged at high speed against the turbine blades