generator
word
/ˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪtɝ/
JE-nuh-ray-dur
/dʒˈɛnəɹˌeɪtɐ/
JE-nuh-ray-tuh
Definition
A generator is a machine that produces electricity. It can also mean anything or anyone that creates or produces something.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for machines making electricity ("power generator"). In technical contexts, can refer to devices that produce other things ("random number generator"). Not usually used for people in casual English.
Spanish: generadorPortuguese (BR): geradorPortuguese (PT): geradorChinese (Simplified): 发电机Chinese (Traditional): 發電機Hindi: जनरेटरArabic: مولد كهرباءBengali: জেনারেটরRussian: генераторJapanese: 発電機 - ジェネレーター（生成装置）Vietnamese: máy phát điện - trình tạo (ứng dụng, thiết bị tạo ra thứ gì đó)Korean: 발전기 - 생성기(생성 장치)Turkish: jeneratör - üreteç (teknik aygıt)Urdu: جنریٹرIndonesian: generator - pembangkit listrik
Example Sentences
We used a generator during the power outage.
basic
The generator is in the basement.
basic
The old generator makes a lot of noise when it starts up.
natural
This app has a password generator to help you create strong passwords.
natural
They bought a new generator for the hospital.
basic
I wish we had a backup generator just in case the power goes out.
natural