noun
powerhouse
noun
1
A person, team, or organization noted for great strength, success, or influence.
"The tiny country became an economic powerhouse within a decade."
"Their basketball team is a real powerhouse this season."
2
A building housing the generators that produce electric power.
"The old powerhouse by the river has been converted into flats."
How to Use Powerhouse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething (a person, team, company, or country) that is unusually strong or successful.
Common pairings
economic powerhouse
a real powerhouse
Word Forms
powerhouses plural
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Etymology
A compound of power + house, originally referring literally to a building that generates electricity.