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.
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And if possible, replace your main light fixtures with more modern ones, or at least make sure all the bulbs are of the same wattage.
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Tasseled lamps fitted with low-wattage yellow bulbs cast the rooms in a murky glow.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
The place was an ultra-slick design temple conceived by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck, and its high-wattage shellac invited a sort of anything-goes naughtiness.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 May 2026
This higher wattage helps fuel better performance, a stronger signal, and improved clarity between the dish and the satellites, supporting higher speeds and more consistent connectivity in a home environment.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Tasseled lamps fitted with low-wattage yellow bulbs cast the rooms in a murky glow.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
The place was an ultra-slick design temple conceived by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck, and its high-wattage shellac invited a sort of anything-goes naughtiness.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 May 2026
This higher wattage helps fuel better performance, a stronger signal, and improved clarity between the dish and the satellites, supporting higher speeds and more consistent connectivity in a home environment.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Wattage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wattage. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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wattage
noun
watt·age
ˈwät-ij 
: amount of power expressed in watts
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