voltage

noun

volt·​age ˈvōl-tij 

1

: electric potential or potential difference expressed in volts

2

: intensity of feeling

Examples of voltage in a Sentence

We measured the change in voltage across the circuit.

Recent Examples on the Web

At high voltages, layered cathode materials can undergo sudden shrinkage along one crystallographic direction, known as the c-lattice parameter. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025

Your giftee can style their hair from anywhere—even abroad—thanks to its cordless design, and charging port with universal voltage. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025

Dairyland will be responsible for its maintenance and expects to hire a contractor for that work due to the line's high voltage, said Clay DeWitt, the cooperative's regional transmission projects manager. —Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025

Leaving chargers plugged in increases fire risks and shortens charger lifespan due to overheating and voltage exposure. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing voltage

• high-voltage
• voltage divider

Rhymes for voltage

• overvoltage

Kids Definition

voltage

noun

volt·​age ˈvōl-tij 

: potential difference measured in volts

Medical Definition

voltage

noun

volt·​age ˈvōl-tij 

: electrical potential or potential difference expressed in volts