westinghouse
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
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United States inventor and manufacturer (1846-1914)
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