next-generation

adjective

next-gen·​er·​a·​tion ˈnekst-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 

variants or less commonly next generation

: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-gen

The older hardware companies don't have the field to themselves. They're being challenged by waves of start-ups with next-generation technology.

—Bethany McLean

The finding has added fuel to a long-standing dispute over the Navy's next-generation sonar technology—a system that environmentalists say poses grave risks to marine mammals.

—David Kohn

Mr. [Lewis] Dale [General Motor's director of public policy] said the world's largest automaker spent $1 billion on electric vehicle and fuel cell research and prototype production in the past decade. He said GM doesn't want to make just 50,000 next generation vehicles, but rather sell millions.

—Mike Pare

Examples of next-generation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other nations are investing heavily in next-generation battery technology and manufacturing. —Siyu Huang, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

Expect to see further developments from both Intel and AMD in next-generation platforms. —Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025

The Golden Dome Act legislation complements President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the implementation of a next-generation missile defense shield for the nation. —Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025

Fellows will also have opportunities to connect with the WIF Directing and Cinematography fellows to continue building the chain by forging relationships with next-generation talent in their fields. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for next-generation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration