watter

noun

watt·​er

ˈwä|tə(r),

|tə- also ˈwȯ|

plural -s

: one (as a light bulb or a radio station) having a specified wattage

—usually used in combination

you'll need at least a 60 watter in that lamp

the station was a 250 watter

Word History

Etymology

watt + -er

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