wind turbine

noun

: a wind-driven turbine for generating electricity

Examples of wind turbine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The same technology could be applied to mining rare-earth minerals from the seafloor—materials used in wind turbines, solar farms, and electric vehicles. — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

They are also used in wind turbines and electric vehicle motors, critical to the transition away from fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal that cause global warming. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium help produce compact permanent magnets used in EV motors, wind turbines, robots, drones and missile-guidance systems. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Chinese wind turbines are now 30%-50% cheaper than those made in the US or Europe. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above