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

“As part of the partnership, at least $80 billion of nuclear reactors will be constructed using Westinghouse technology,” Westinghouse said.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Westinghouse estimates an “overnight cost” of roughly $10 billion per reactor—a sum that omits financing charges and assumes the plants could theoretically be built overnight.

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