powerhouse

CEFRB2

/pˈaʊəˌrhaʊs/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person, team, or organization with great power or ability.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A very good hand of cards, likely to win.

Examples

  • Do you think Algeria can become an economic powerhouse?

  • Can Algeria become a technological powerhouse?

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Any source of power, energy or strength; a source of influence or inspiration

  2. A power station; the building housing a power station

More examples

In context

  • Will Algeria become an economic powerhouse?

  • The company has been a powerhouse in its industry for many years.

  • The mitochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell.

Quick test

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Origin

noun

From power + house.