dynamo

¹

[ dahy-nuh-moh ]

noun

, plural dy·na·mos.

1. an electric generator, especially for direct current.
2. an energetic, hardworking, forceful person.

dynamo-

²

1. variant of dyna-:

   dynamometer.

dynamo

¹

/ ˈdaɪnəˌməʊ /

noun

1. a device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, esp one that produces direct current Compare generator
2. informal.
   an energetic hard-working person

dynamo-

²

combining_form

1. indicating power

   dynamoelectric

   dynamite

dynamo

/ dī′nə-mō′ /

1. An electric generator, especially one that produces direct current.
2. See more at generator

Word History and Origins

Origin of dynamo¹

First recorded in 1882; short for dynamoelectric

Word History and Origins

Origin of dynamo¹

C19: short for dynamoelectric machine

Origin of dynamo²

from Greek, from dunamis power

Example Sentences

But even as the grassroots organizing dynamo hustles to get out the vote this year, she is not sure she and other Black and brown organizers can coax and inspire enough voters to the polls to deliver another win for Democrats.

From Los Angeles Times

In the dog days of early season, after Dynamo Kyiv had put them out of the Champions League and Celtic had put them to the sword in the Premiership, a senior figure at Rangers spoke about the importance of backing Philippe Clement.

From BBC

When Ukraine voted for independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Dynamo Kyiv emerged as the country's footballing powerhouse, winning 11 of the first 13 Ukrainian Premier League titles.

From BBC

Shaw scored twice in the 2-0 first-round second-leg win at Valur in Iceland, and netted the opener in the 2-0 quarter-final aggregate victory over Dynamo Kyiv.

From BBC

However, Philippe Clement's side trail Celtic and Aberdeen by five points in the Premiership and will compete in the Europa League this season - starting away to Malmo on Thursday - after being knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers by Dynamo Kyiv.

From BBC