powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s 
1
b
: a source of influence or inspiration
2
: one having great power: such as
a
: one having great drive, energy, or ability
a powerhouse rock band
b
: an athletic team characterized by strong aggressive play
Examples of powerhouse in a Sentence
The country is an economic powerhouse.
Their company became a powerhouse in the video game industry.
She's a powerhouse on the tennis court.
This year's team is a powerhouse that's winning its games easily.
Seaweed is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.
He is a powerhouse of ideas.
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The result was a global powerhouse that bridged Hollywood studio relationships with a scalable production platform.
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Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
With its unbeatable selection and authentic vibe, DBS is a cultural powerhouse in the Dirty South.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 17 June 2025
Leonard was a visionary leader and a driving force behind building The Estée Lauder Companies into a global powerhouse in prestige beauty.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Best Restaurants Heirloom The tri-state peninsula that includes Delaware, the eastern shores of Maryland, and Virginia (hence, Delmarva) was once an agricultural powerhouse that fed New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., with fresh ingredients and seafood.
—Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
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Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
With its unbeatable selection and authentic vibe, DBS is a cultural powerhouse in the Dirty South.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 17 June 2025
Leonard was a visionary leader and a driving force behind building The Estée Lauder Companies into a global powerhouse in prestige beauty.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Best Restaurants Heirloom The tri-state peninsula that includes Delaware, the eastern shores of Maryland, and Virginia (hence, Delmarva) was once an agricultural powerhouse that fed New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., with fresh ingredients and seafood.
—Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
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“Powerhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerhouse. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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powerhouse
noun
pow·er·house
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s
1
2
: a person or thing having unusual strength or energy
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