generator
noun
\
Definition of generator
Keep scrolling for more
Synonyms for generator
Synonyms
author, begetter, creator, establisher, father, founder, founding father, inaugurator, initiator, instituter (or institutor), originator, sire
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of generator in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The transformer that powered the central air conditioner stopped working after Irma's arrival, and the system was not connected to the backup generator, which otherwise kept electricity flowing in the two-story building. — Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, "'Absolute nightmare': 4 former Florida nursing home staffers charged in 12 Hurricane Irma deaths," 29 Aug. 2019 For a state that has suffered from years of budget deficits, it's been seen by some as a potential money generator. — Susan Haigh, courant.com, "Fate of legalized marijuana in Connecticut remains hazy," 19 Aug. 2019 For a state that has suffered from years of budget deficits, it’s been seen by some as a potential money generator. — Susan Haigh, BostonGlobe.com, "Fate of legalized marijuana in Connecticut remains hazy," 19 Aug. 2019 The exhaust note is quite Porsche even with the sound generator (which sounded obnoxious with the 2.5-liter engine). — San Diego Union-Tribune, "2019 Boxster 718: preserving Porsche purity," 18 Aug. 2019 Dana-Bashian touted the project as an economic generator that would grow the city's economy through new jobs, housing, tourism and other business opportunities. — David Tarrant, Dallas News, "Surf’s up: Wave pool, Crystal Lagoon among plans unveiled at town hall for new $1B Rowlett development," 9 Aug. 2019 Those turbines move a generator, which produces electricity from the resulting kinetic energy. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, "City Dwellers Ignore Infrastructure at Their Peril," 15 July 2019 Portable emergency radios with real-time NOAA weather reports and Public Emergency Alert System information can be powered by a hand-crank generator, solar panel, rechargeable batteries or wall power adapter. — oregonlive.com, "Ready for the ‘Big One’? What you need now to prepare for an earthquake," 9 July 2019 As the aircraft descends, which can also take around 20 minutes, the electric motor would run in reverse to act as a generator, turned by the windmilling propeller. — The Economist, "Hybrid airliners could come to dominate the skies," 28 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'generator.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for generator
generator
noun
English Language Learners Definition of generator
See the full definition for generator in the English Language Learners Dictionary
generator
noun
\
Kids Definition of generator
Keep scrolling for more