powered

American

[pou-erd] / ˈpaʊ ərd /

adjective

(of a machine, vehicle, etc.) having a specified fuel or prime mover.

a gasoline-powered engine; an engine-powered pump.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of powered

First recorded in 1875–80; power + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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On several occasions, the unit powered down after roughly four hours of use.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

Tokyo's Nikkei 225, which has powered along with the Kospi this year, also rose Friday along with Wellington and Manila.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

That flow is computer controlled from a weatherproof control box, powered by solar panels and a battery.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Apple’s Mac computer lineup was powered by Intel chips from 2005 to 2021.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Since the Germans had a shortage of powered aircraft, the boys built and piloted gliders.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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