wind turbine

American  

[wind] / wɪnd /

noun

1. a turbine powered by the wind.

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Etymology

Origin of wind turbine

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Hopes to install wind turbines were also dashed "because they interfere with radar and border surveillance systems".

From Barron's

Flexing its muscle at times of tension, Beijing has restricted exports of critical minerals used in products from microchips and wind turbines to electric car batteries and weapons systems.

From Barron's

Copper demand has exploded in recent years, with the metal needed for solar panels, wind turbines and also military hardware.

From Barron's

It has also poured billions into solar power, wind turbines and green manufacturing and pledged to make Australia a renewable energy superpower.

From Barron's