English · Nature & Environment
wind power
/wɪnd ˈpaʊ.ər/
[/wɪnd ˈpaʊ.ər/]
energy from wind
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Electricity generated by using the wind to turn large turbines.
Example
Rows of tall turbines along the ridge supply wind power to thousands of nearby homes.
Rows of tall turbines along the ridge supply wind power to thousands of nearby homes.
Etymology
A compound of 'wind' (Old English 'wind') and 'power'.
How & Where It’s Used
A major form of renewable energy alongside solar.