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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This 1600 wattage dryer is a cult-favorite because of its ability to dry hair (even the thickest) in a matter of minutes.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2025
However, many of these appliances have a high wattage, like your microwave.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
Look for a timer that can handle the amount of wattage of your lights.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
While many documentaries chase star wattage, filmmaker Morgan Neville takes the opposite approach, turning the spotlight on the unsung backing singers behind (literally) the biggest names in music, on tour and in the studio.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2025
However, many of these appliances have a high wattage, like your microwave.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
Look for a timer that can handle the amount of wattage of your lights.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
While many documentaries chase star wattage, filmmaker Morgan Neville takes the opposite approach, turning the spotlight on the unsung backing singers behind (literally) the biggest names in music, on tour and in the studio.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.
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wattage
noun
watt·age
ˈwät-ij 
: amount of power expressed in watts
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