wattage

noun

watt·​age ˈwä-tij How to pronounce wattage (audio)
1
: amount of power expressed in watts
2
: dynamic or mental energy or appeal
the celebrity's high wattage

Examples of wattage in a Sentence

Use a bulb with low wattage.
Recent Examples on the Web Lily Gladstone brings the performance wattage, and an Oklahoma of reservation life and white privilege is the evocative backdrop. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024 But even Gaudí's celebrity wattage is outshone by Joan Miró's lovely house-studio on the western edge of Palma. Tony Perrottet, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024 Brands such as Netflix, Max (formerly HBO Max), McDonald’s, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and Old Spice have reached out to team with Chow on partnerships and campaigns given his wattage. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 June 2024 But folks like Titus and Fitzpatrick—with the wattage and resolve of Lane willing to engage any lawmaker any time on the issue—are going to keep fighting. Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for wattage 

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Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wattage was in 1903

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“Wattage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wattage. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

wattage

noun
watt·​age ˈwät-ij How to pronounce wattage (audio)
: amount of power expressed in watts

Medical Definition

wattage

noun
watt·​age ˈwät-ij How to pronounce wattage (audio)
: amount of power expressed in watts

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