Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • George Westinghouse: An American inventor and industrialist who lived from 1846 to 1914. He is known for his significant contributions to the development of the electrical power industry and railway safety systems.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • George Westinghouse is a key figure in the history of electrical engineering.
  • The museum exhibit featured the inventions of George Westinghouse.
  • George Westinghouse founded the Westinghouse Electric Company.

Advanced Usage

• Historical reference: The name is used to refer to the legacy, companies, or era associated with the inventor.
  • The George Westinghouse Award is given for achievements in engineering.
  • The George Westinghouse era transformed American infrastructure.

Variants and Related Words

• Westinghouse (noun): Often used as a shortened form or to refer to the companies he founded.
  • Westinghouse was a major competitor to General Electric in the early 20th century.
• Westinghousian (adjective, rare): Pertaining to George Westinghouse or his work.

Synonyms

• Inventor
• Industrialist
• Engineer

Related Phrases

• "The Westinghouse system": Often refers to his promotion and development of alternating current (AC) electrical systems.
  • The Westinghouse system for AC power won the "War of the Currents."
• "A Westinghouse invention": A phrase denoting an invention credited to him, such as the railway air brake.
  • The railway air brake was a seminal Westinghouse invention.

Noun

1. United States inventor and manufacturer (1846-1914)