Westinghouse

American  

[wes-ting-hous] / ˈwɛs tɪŋˌhaʊs /

noun

1. George, 1846–1914, U.S. inventor and manufacturer.

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Westinghouse Scientific  

/ wĕs′tĭng-hous′ /

1. American engineer and manufacturer who introduced the high-voltage alternating current system for the transmission of electricity in the United States. A prolific inventor, Westinghouse received hundreds of patents in his lifetime, including the air brake (1869), automated train-switching signals, and devices for the transmission of natural gas. His inventions made an important contribution to the growth of railroads.

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Example Sentences

Westinghouse provides exposure to reactor builds and fuel fabrication.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

It also has a stake in Westinghouse, which designed the most prominent large next-gen American nuclear reactor.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The Commerce Department announced a partnership in October with nuclear designer Westinghouse to build new nuclear plants as part of a trade deal with Japan.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

The U.S. government would receive 20% of Westinghouse profits above $17.5 billion, and Westinghouse could eventually be spun out as a public company with the government as a shareholder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Westinghouse only began building its pavilion on Tuesday, May 2.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson