wind turbine

noun

: a wind-driven turbine for generating electricity

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But overall economic conditions still affect demand, and a crisis can disrupt the supply chains for the equipment needed to harness renewable energy, like solar panels and wind turbines. Skip York, The Conversation, 27 June 2025 The China deal, which Lutnick said had been signed two days ago, codifies the terms laid out in trade talks between Beijing and Washington, including a commitment from China to deliver rare earths used in everything from wind turbines to jet planes. Danny Bakst, Fortune, 27 June 2025 The final China deal includes a commitment from China to deliver rare earths used in everything from wind turbines to jet planes, Lutnick told Bloomberg. Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 June 2025 Recently, there have been various breakthroughs in small wind turbines designed for urban use. Llewellyn King, Forbes.com, 20 June 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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