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powerhouse

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpaʊɝˌhaʊs// UK //pˈaʊəhˌaʊs// pow·er·house

n. a person, team, or organization that has a lot of energy, power, or success. You use this to describe someone who gets a lot of work done or a group that wins often.

n. a person, group, or entity possessing great energy, strength, or influence. Often used metaphorically to describe high-performing organizations or individuals in a specific field.


SIMPLE

The small company became a global powerhouse in just five years.

CONTEXTUAL

The university's research department is a powerhouse that produces dozens of groundbreaking studies every semester.

COMPLEX

While the nation was once a manufacturing powerhouse, its economy has shifted toward high-tech services and international finance over the last three decades.

Synonyms
Origin

From power + house.

Usage

Often followed by 'of' when describing a specific quality, such as a 'powerhouse of talent' or a 'powerhouse of innovation'.

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