Powerhouse
/ˈpaʊərhaʊs/
Definitions
2 meaningsA building or structure where electricity is generated.
/ˈpaʊərhaʊs/
A building or plant that generates electricity.
The powerhouse is located near the river to utilize hydroelectric power.
💡 Simply: Imagine a really big house that makes electricity for everyone. That's a powerhouse!
👶 For kids: It's a big building that makes electricity!
More Examples
During the storm, the powerhouse suffered a major outage, leaving many homes without electricity.
How It's Used
"The city's new powerhouse provides electricity to the entire metropolitan area."
A person or organization that is very successful and powerful.
/ˈpaʊərhaʊs/
A person or thing of great strength, influence, or energy.
She's a powerhouse in the world of fashion, known for her bold designs.
💡 Simply: Think of someone who is super strong and good at what they do, like a superstar! It's also used to describe things that are really good and powerful.
👶 For kids: Someone or something that is very strong and good at what they do.
More Examples
The law firm is a powerhouse, handling complex cases with great success.
How It's Used
"The company is a powerhouse in the tech industry, known for its innovation."
"The team's star player is a real powerhouse, dominating the game."
Idioms & expressions
a real powerhouse
Someone or something that is extremely effective or powerful.
"The new CEO is a real powerhouse, quickly turning the company around."
From 'power' + 'house'. The term originally referred to a building containing machinery for generating electricity or other forms of power. It later extended metaphorically to describe a person or thing of great strength, influence, or energy.
The term 'powerhouse' first emerged in the late 19th century with the advent of large-scale electricity generation. The metaphorical meaning developed later.
Memory tip
Think of a house filled with power generating equipment.