powered

[ pou-erd ]

adjective

1. (of a machine, vehicle, etc.) having a specified fuel or prime mover:

   a gasoline-powered engine; an engine-powered pump.

Other Words From

• non·powered adjective
• self-powered adjective
• under·powered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of powered¹

First recorded in 1875–80; power + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Long the economic engine that has powered the company, Disney’s theme park finances have been closely watched by analysts, particularly as rival Universal plans to debut its Epic Universe theme park in Orlando next year.

From Los Angeles Times

Misogyny and racism powered Trump’s victory.

From Salon

Shares in AI companies have powered a huge runup in the stock market this year, but users are beginning to question whether the craze will fall flat.

From Los Angeles Times

The Conservative MP claimed the approach would "see our reliance on Chinese imports - a country which is 60% powered by coal - go through the roof".

From BBC

At first, Netflix’s ad-supported tier was powered by Microsoft’s technology through a partnership, but the streamer is transitioning to using its own in-house ad technology which will make it function independently from third parties.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• mechanized