wind turbine

noun

: a wind-driven turbine for generating electricity

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Greenland is rich in oil and gas, as well as the rare earth metals in high demand for electric cars, wind turbines and manufacturing military equipment. Lauren Kent, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025 Although wind turbines are a prominent symbol of the green energy movement, their giant mostly-fiberglass blades typically have to be replaced every 20 to 30 years. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025 Two wind turbines provide up to 75 percent of its energy, while an on-island water bottling plant eliminates single-use plastics. Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025 The state plans on closing coal and natural gas plants while greatly expanding the number of wind turbines and solar panels. Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2025 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 24 Mar. 2025.

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