power station

noun

: power plant sense 1

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For Richardson Electronics, the batteries becoming indispensable components of clean power stations are just one part of a diverse product portfolio. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Well Organized The Solix S2000 breaks away from the oversized toolbox aesthetic that dominates the portable power station market. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Devastating strikes on refineries, power stations, and other infrastructure have also taken place in recent conflicts in Sudan and Libya. — Todd J. Stein, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 Everything-to-grid, then, isn’t about turning every appliance into a miniature power station overnight. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for power station

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of power station was in 1887

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“Power station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20station. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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power station

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: power plant
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