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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John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Certain companies, such as Bose and JBL, are known for making low-wattage speakers with excellent sound quality that get very loud.
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And don't forget to use a warm white bulb in the correct wattage for the space.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Passengers can only bring lithium batteries up to a certain wattage on planes, and cannot check them into the cargo hold, according to FAA and airline regulations.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Certain companies, such as Bose and JBL, are known for making low-wattage speakers with excellent sound quality that get very loud.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
And don't forget to use a warm white bulb in the correct wattage for the space.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Passengers can only bring lithium batteries up to a certain wattage on planes, and cannot check them into the cargo hold, according to FAA and airline regulations.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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 12 Mar. 2026.
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wattage
noun
watt·age
ˈwät-ij 
: amount of power expressed in watts
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