wattage

noun

watt·​age ˈwä-tij 

1

: amount of power expressed in watts

2

: dynamic or mental energy or appeal

the celebrity's high wattage

Examples of wattage in a Sentence

Use a bulb with low wattage.

Recent Examples on the Web

But for a few years, the wattage of the stars putting pen to paper dimmed a little, the realities of a Turkish economy that had taken a battering hitting home. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Wattage In general, the higher the wattage, the greater the range. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

Mini fridges, microwaves and hot plates often have wattage or size limits. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

There would just be rules surrounding wattage and safety protocols. — David Wade, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wattage

• cottage
• pottage

Kids Definition

wattage

noun

watt·​age ˈwät-ij 

: amount of power expressed in watts

Medical Definition

wattage

noun

watt·​age ˈwät-ij 

: amount of power expressed in watts