POWERHOUSE


Meaning of POWERHOUSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s ]

noun

Date: circa 1889

1.

a. : power plant 1

b. : a source of influence or inspiration

2. : one having great power

an economic powerhouse

as

a. : one having great drive, energy, or ability

a powerhouse rock band

b. : an athletic team characterized by strong aggressive play

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.