1
: amount of power expressed in watts
2
: dynamic or mental energy or appeal
the celebrity's high wattage
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Use a bulb with low wattage.
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But the series' guest and recurring stars have brought additional wattage, from actors such as Connie Nielsen, Peter Gallagher, Marcia Gay Harden, and Pam Grier.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Stepping up to a higher-wattage Intel Core K-series CPU requires upgrading to 240mm liquid cooling and a 1,000-watt power supply.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
High wattage chargers aren't recommended for regular use due to battery concerns, but having access to quick charging once in a while is a gamechanger for EV owners.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
High wattage chargers aren't recommended for regular use due to battery concerns, but having access to quick charging once in a while is a gamechanger for EV owners.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Stepping up to a higher-wattage Intel Core K-series CPU requires upgrading to 240mm liquid cooling and a 1,000-watt power supply.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
High wattage chargers aren't recommended for regular use due to battery concerns, but having access to quick charging once in a while is a gamechanger for EV owners.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
High wattage chargers aren't recommended for regular use due to battery concerns, but having access to quick charging once in a while is a gamechanger for EV owners.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wattage
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“Wattage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wattage. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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wattage
noun
watt·age
ˈwät-ij 
: amount of power expressed in watts
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