Word
powerhouse
Phoneticspow·er·house, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpaʊɝˌhaʊs/
UK/pˈaʊəhˌaʊs/
Definitions
01influential person or group
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a person, team, or company that is very successful and has a lot of power or influence.
n. a person or organization possessing great energy, strength, or influence within a particular field.
“The small tech startup quickly grew into a global powerhouse in the industry.”
“By investing heavily in research and development, the nation established itself as an economic powerhouse within the region.”
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02source of energy
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical
n. a building where electricity is produced, or the part of a machine that provides the power.
n. a building where electrical power is generated; literally, a power station.
“The old powerhouse by the river was converted into a modern art gallery.”
“Engineers inspected the powerhouse to ensure the turbines were capable of meeting the city's increased energy demands during the winter.”
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03strong hand of cards
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Informal · Slang
n. a very strong set of cards in a game that is likely to win.
n. a hand of cards possessing high point value or strategic strength, making a win highly probable.
“He looked at his cards and realized he was holding a real powerhouse.”
“Despite holding a powerhouse of a hand, the player remained stoic to avoid alerting his opponents to his advantage.”
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Real-World Examples
“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.” Etymology
From power + house.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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