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wind turbine

American  
[wind] / wɪnd /

noun

  1. a turbine powered by the wind.


Etymology

Origin of wind turbine

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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For eight hours, the 65-year-old displaces tonnes of steel that will become ship hulls and wind turbine components.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Having a larger footprint benefits wind turbine manufacturers in “what has been a historically volatile industry,” the analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

On the edge of the sleepy town of Figueruelas, a single, vast wind turbine spins around, casting its shadow over the buildings nearby.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

Rare-earth materials end up in everything from an EV to a wind turbine to a fighter jet.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

There was a radar tower, wind turbine, antennae, and various other weather instruments.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti