Synonyms for

Powerhouse

Verb / ˈpaʊɜ:ˌhaʊs / Another word for powerhouse — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person or thing of great energy, strength, or power

Synonyms & similar words

powerplant powerstation balloffire humandynamo fireball dynamo force stronghold heavyweight champion leader influential commanding dominant potent vigorous robust sturdy muscular brawny athletic energetic

Synonyms by register

Formal

dominant force major player influential entity key contributor

Informal

heavy hitter go-getter dynamo power broker

Literary

titan colossus leviathan

Antonyms

weakling underdog frailty impotence ineffectual nonentity

Common collocations

  • energy powerhouse
  • economic powerhouse
  • political powerhouse
  • cultural powerhouse
  • global powerhouse
  • a real powerhouse
  • she's a powerhouse

Word family

noun powerhouse

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a person, organization, or country that is exceptionally strong and influential. Can sometimes imply a relentless or overwhelming force.

Example sentences

  1. The new factory was a powerhouse of production, making more goods than any other in the area.
  2. My grandmother is a powerhouse of wisdom and experience.
  3. The singer's voice was a powerhouse, filling the auditorium with her beautiful songs.

Quotes

  • I'm a powerhouse. I am a doer. I am a survivor.
  • I think women are a powerhouse and we prove it every single day.
  • When women come together, we are a powerhouse.

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