wind turbine

noun

: a wind-driven turbine for generating electricity

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In addition to the solar panels, the Clearys also have two low-speed wind turbines on the roof. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024 More immersive technologies, such as virtual reality and 360-degree video presentations, can significantly improve public perceptions and correct misconceptions about wind turbines' visual and acoustic impacts. Anna Broughel, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Vattenfall There's even a table made of a recycled material that came from an old wind turbine blade. New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2024 Construction noise Anti-wind activists and conspiracy theorists on social media contend that the noise of wind turbine construction can dangerously disorient whales — which use sonar to orient themselves — leading to strandings. Lindsey Leake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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