wind turbine

noun

: a wind-driven turbine for generating electricity

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Some, like Texas, are looking to repurpose unused renewable energy from wind turbines. Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025 Vestas surges Shares of Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind surged 14.2%, after the U.S. Internal Revenue Service issued new rules around tax credits for clean energy projects. Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025 Don’t miss the ride through Dexter, where you’ll be surrounded by towering wind turbines and the city’s exceptional restaurants. Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2025 As the Trump administration expands its regulatory attacks on renewable energy, the transmission infrastructure for electricity—especially those enabling more wind turbines—has moved into the crosshairs as well. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wind turbine

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wind turbine was in 1909

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“Wind turbine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20turbine. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.

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