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Watts

Noun / 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

jameswatt watt watts isaacwatts w 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.

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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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