powerhouse
|pow-er-house|
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/ˈpaʊərˌhaʊs/
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/ˈpaʊəˌhaʊs/
source of energy or strength
Etymology
Etymology Information
'powerhouse' originates from English, combining 'power' meaning 'energy or strength' and 'house' meaning 'building or structure'.
Historical Evolution
'powerhouse' was first used in the early 20th century to describe a building where power is generated, and later evolved to describe a person or thing with great energy or strength.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a building where power is generated', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or thing of great energy or strength'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45