wattage

noun

watt·​age ˈwä-tij How to pronounce wattage (audio)
1
: amount of power expressed in watts
2
: dynamic or mental energy or appeal
the celebrity's high wattage

Examples of wattage in a Sentence

Use a bulb with low wattage.
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Keep an eye on your meat, and remember that microwave wattages vary. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 Play around with different wattages and shades to find something that reflects your style. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 1 June 2026 These lights tend to have a downward cast and lower wattage, which are less disruptive to neighbors or animals. — Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 At the time, my family lived in a rural area where even the nearest neighbor wasn't affected by all that wattage. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wattage

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wattage was in 1903

Rhymes for wattage

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“Wattage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wattage. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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wattage

noun
watt·​age ˈwät-ij How to pronounce wattage (audio)
: amount of power expressed in watts

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wattage

noun
watt·​age ˈwät-ij How to pronounce wattage (audio)
: amount of power expressed in watts

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