power station
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of power station
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Last weekend, the United Arab Emirates said a drone strike hit an electricity generator at its nuclear power station, a sign of how any further fighting could escalate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Research by his organization suggests that the Labadie power station stands to gain from every major action rolling back coal plant regulations.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Whether LiquidPiston’s engine is up to snuff as a portable power station for front-line troops will become evident by sometime next year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
TRW desperately needed programmers familiar with the particular software the power station used.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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