power station
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of power station
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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A Texas power station is a major producer of the pollutant sulfur dioxide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 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
The coal-fired power station is massive — 2.4 gigawatts, enough to power roughly 2 million homes — as are its emissions.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
The 1882 installation of the first central power station on New York’s Pearl Street signaled the end of the gas-lamp era, which had plagued cities with soot and fire hazards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
The Communication Center, the granary, and the power station were all secured.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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