wattage

[ wot-ij ]

noun

1. power, as measured in watts.
2. the amount of power required to operate an electrical appliance or device.

wattage

/ ˈwɒtɪdʒ /

noun

1. power, esp electric power, measured in watts
2. the power rating, measured in watts, of an electrical appliance

wattage

/ wŏt′ĭj /

1. An amount of power, especially electrical power, expressed in watts or kilowatts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wattage¹

First recorded in 1900–05; watt + -age

Example Sentences

Hillary Clinton, James Carville, Jack Smith and other political figures descended on the Telluride Film Festival this year, lending D.C. star wattage to Q&As.

From Los Angeles Times

They simply need to produce as big a wattage as possible when the boat needs it.

From BBC

There will be political star power at this year’s festival to match the usual Hollywood wattage.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet, with some of the National Football League’s most famous names, it carried a certain celebrity wattage.

From New York Times

Jurors got a glimpse at the high-rolling social life Trump enjoyed before becoming president, full of celebrity wattage and bold-faced names.

From Seattle Times

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