powerhouse
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a person, team, or company that is very successful and has a lot of power or influence.
a person or organization possessing great energy, strength, or influence within a particular field.
Simple“The small tech startup quickly grew into a global powerhouse in the industry.”
In context“By investing heavily in research and development, the nation established itself as an economic powerhouse within the region.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
a building where electricity is produced, or the part of a machine that provides the power.
a building where electrical power is generated; literally, a power station.
Simple“The old powerhouse by the river was converted into a modern art gallery.”
In context“Engineers inspected the powerhouse to ensure the turbines were capable of meeting the city's increased energy demands during the winter.”
Synonymspower stationgenerator - 03 C2 Proficiency
a very strong set of cards in a game that is likely to win.
a hand of cards possessing high point value or strategic strength, making a win highly probable.
Simple“He looked at his cards and realized he was holding a real powerhouse.”
In context“Despite holding a powerhouse of a hand, the player remained stoic to avoid alerting his opponents to his advantage.”
Synonymswinning hand
“Limina was written in 2023 for the pianist Eliza McCarthy , who is a powerhouse soloist here with the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland and conductor Ryan McAdams .”
“This option was a moisture powerhouse for our testers, with the majority of the group rating it as fast-absorbing and hydrating for over 12 hours.”
From power + house.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.