1
: amount of power expressed in watts
2
: dynamic or mental energy or appeal
the celebrity's high wattage
Examples of wattage in a Sentence
Use a bulb with low wattage.
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Manufacturers have all kinds of good advice, as well as information about each device's safety features and wattage used by the device.
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Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025
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Goggins's star wattage is skyrocketing with the Rick portrayal amid a flurry of recent successes.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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This ionic compact dryer helps combat frizz and has a powerful wattage of 1,875.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025
The utility provides a real-time readout of the wattage per minute coming into the system.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025
Yes, the Ghoul from 'Fallout' is a heartthrob to fans
Goggins's star wattage is skyrocketing with the Rick portrayal amid a flurry of recent successes.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Dual voltage: Yes Reviewer Hair Type: Thick hair Heat Settings: 3
Attachments: Diffuser attachment, concentrator nozzle, comb brush
This ionic compact dryer helps combat frizz and has a powerful wattage of 1,875.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025
The utility provides a real-time readout of the wattage per minute coming into the system.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wattage
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“Wattage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wattage. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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wattage
noun
watt·age
ˈwät-ij 
: amount of power expressed in watts
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