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

And in late 2025, the federal government tapped Westinghouse as a nuclear “national champion” in an $80 billion deal External link to expand nuclear power in the U.S.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

He also covered Toshiba's restructuring and management shakeups following the bankruptcy of its U.S. unit, Westinghouse Electric.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Earlier this week, Fico said a construction contract with US company Westinghouse could be signed in 2027.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

He had been urging ministers to commit to a large-scale plant, with US firm Westinghouse having reportedly presented plans to build a new gigawatt station at the site.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

But Westinghouse, whose AC system was inherently cheaper and more efficient, bid $399,000.

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