power-house

A power-house generates electricity for the city.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A building where electricity is generated: "power-house" refers to a facility or station that produces electrical power, typically through the use of turbines, generators, or other machinery.
   • A person or thing of great energy, strength, or influence: In a figurative sense, "power-house" describes an individual, organization, or entity that possesses exceptional power, productivity, or capability.

Usage Examples

• Literal (electricity generation):

  • The new power-house was built near the river to utilize hydroelectric energy. (A facility that generates electricity.)
  • Workers at the power-house monitor the turbines 24 hours a day. (The building where power is produced.)

• Figurative (strong or influential entity):

  • She is a power-house in the tech industry, leading multiple successful startups. (A person with great influence and energy.)
  • The university is a power-house of research, producing hundreds of patents each year. (An organization with exceptional productivity or strength.)

Advanced Usage

• "a political power-house": a person or group with significant political influence.

  • The senator is considered a political power-house, able to sway votes across party lines. (An influential political figure.)

• "an economic power-house": a country, region, or company that dominates economically.

  • Germany is an economic power-house within the European Union. (A dominant economic force.)

Variants and Related Words

• Powerhouse (n, alt spelling): same meaning as "power-house", often written as one word.

  • The company is a powerhouse in renewable energy. (A dominant entity in the field.)

• Power-station (n): synonym for "power-house" in the literal sense (a building generating electricity).

  • The power-station supplies electricity to the entire city. (A facility for power generation.)

Synonyms

• Generator: a machine that produces electricity (literal sense).
• Dynamo: a person or thing that is energetic and productive (figurative sense).
• Titan: a person or organization of great power or influence (figurative sense).

Related Idioms

• "a power-house of ideas": a person or group that generates many innovative concepts.

  • The research team is a power-house of ideas, constantly proposing new solutions. (A highly creative or productive source.)

• "to be a power-house of energy": to have an extraordinary amount of physical or mental energy.

  • After her morning coffee, she becomes a power-house of energy. (Extremely active and lively.)