dynamo
Dynamo (noun) means a machine that converts mechanical motion into electrical current. Example: “The old bicycle had a dynamo that powered its front lamp.”
How to use dynamo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA device that generates electricity from movement, or a tirelessly energetic person.
Word forms
dynamos plural
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The old bicycle had a _____ that powered its front lamp.
Etymology
A shortening of "dynamo-electric machine", built from the Greek root dúnamis, meaning power.
Rhymes for dynamo
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What does “dynamo” mean?
The word “dynamo” means a machine that converts mechanical motion into electrical current. In plain terms, a device that generates electricity from movement, or a tirelessly energetic person.
How do you pronounce “dynamo”?
“Dynamo” is pronounced DEYE-nuh-moh (/ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dynamo” in a sentence?
Here is “dynamo” used in a sentence: “The old bicycle had a dynamo that powered its front lamp.”
What part of speech is “dynamo”?
“Dynamo” is a noun.
Where does the word “dynamo” come from?
The word “dynamo” comes from Greek. A shortening of "dynamo-electric machine", built from the Greek root dúnamis, meaning power.
How many meanings does “dynamo” have?
“Dynamo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine that converts mechanical motion into electrical current.