wind turbine

noun

: a wind-driven turbine for generating electricity

Examples of wind turbine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rare earth elements are used in products Americans rely on every day, including cell phones, wind turbines, electric vehicles, fighter jets and missile defense systems. — Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

That volume is enough to supply millions of EVs, robots, or wind turbines. — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Moreover, retrofitting existing offshore wind turbines with cable-stay reinforcements offers operators a cost-effective way to extend the lifespan of aging assets. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

The yacht also features over 1,000 square feet of solar panels on the deck and topsides and three wind turbines at the stern that together power the electronic and hydraulic systems. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above