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

The researchers examined the thermal performance of a TCM reactor powered by strontium chloride, which gives off heat as it reacts with water vapor in the air.

From Science Daily

Reusing the Super Heavy booster dramatically cut costs, with each booster powered by 33 engines fueled by methane.

From Los Angeles Times

Crypto supporters have high hopes for Trump, who has personally invested in digital currencies and whose election was partly powered by support from the industry.

From New York Times

That is because they can be powered by clean electricity, rather than directly from fossil fuels.

From BBC

He was hauled down short of the line but in the next phases Bhatti powered over to make it a 31-point game.

From BBC

Related Words

• mechanized