westinghouse

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A surname: The family name of George Westinghouse. 2. A company name: A major American corporation founded by George Westinghouse, historically focused on electrical power generation, transmission, and appliances, and later diversified into broadcasting and other industries.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun (Surname):
    • The electrical system was developed by Westinghouse.
    • George Westinghouse was a rival of Thomas Edison.
  • Proper noun (Company):
    • The power plant uses turbines manufactured by Westinghouse.
    • My grandmother's kitchen had a Westinghouse refrigerator.
Advanced Usage
  • "Westinghouse Electric Company": The full, formal name of the corporation.
    • The contract was awarded to Westinghouse Electric Company.
  • Used attributively to describe products or technologies associated with the company.
    • They installed a Westinghouse nuclear reactor.
    • The vintage Westinghouse toaster is a collector's item.
Variants and Related Words
  • Westinghousian (adj., rare): Pertaining to George Westinghouse or his company. (e.g., ).
Synonyms
  • (For the company): Manufacturer, conglomerate, corporation.
  • (For the person): Inventor, industrialist, entrepreneur.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "A Westinghouse": Informally used to refer to a product made by the Westinghouse company.
    • That old radio is a Westinghouse; they built things to last.
Noun
  1. United States inventor and manufacturer (1846-1914)

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