Synonyms for

Watts

Verb / wɑ:ts / Another word for watts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Watts is a unit of measurement for power.

Synonyms & similar words

w watt isaacwatts jameswatt watts power energy electricity current voltage amperes kilowatts megawatts horsepower joules BTUs calories ergs foot-pounds watt-hours gigawatts terawatts petawatts exawatts zettawatts

Common collocations

  • kilowatts
  • megawatts
  • electrical watts
  • peak watts
  • average watts
  • total watts
  • power in watts

Word family

noun watt

Usage note

Watts is a unit of power, named after James Watt. It is often used in the context of electricity and energy consumption.

Example sentences

  1. The lamp uses 40 watts of power.
  2. The microwave uses 1200 watts of power.
  3. The wind turbine generates 2 megawatts of power.
  4. The electric car uses 100 kilowatts of power.
  5. The power plant produces 500 megawatts of electricity.

Quotes

  • The electric light did not come from the continuous improvement of candles. - Oren Harari
  • Electricity is really just organized lightning. - George Carlin
  • I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our moneyed corporations, which dare already to challenge our government to a trial of strength and bid defiance to the laws of our country. - Thomas Jefferson

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